Sistar Ashé's 3A/3B Language Arts Pre-Finals Flashcard

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify a sentence with a comma splice.

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"She was appalled, the situation was out of control."

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What does 'conviction' mean?

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A firmly held belief or opinion.

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Provide an example of 'conviction' in a sentence.

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Her conviction about the importance of education drove her to pursue a teaching career.

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What does 'besiege' mean?

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To surround with armed forces.

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Use 'besiege' in a sentence.

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The army decided to besiege the enemy's fortress.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify a sentence with a run-on error.

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"I abhor lying it’s the one thing I can never forgive."

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What does 'comprehensive' mean?

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Complete and thorough.

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Use 'comprehensive' in a sentence.

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The report provided a comprehensive overview of the project's progress.