Q2 Wk 7 2024 Friday flashcard

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What punctuation is used to connect two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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When should a comma be used after a subordinating conjunction?

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A comma is required after a subordinating conjunction when it starts a sentence.

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Identify the following: 'While you were talking.'

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This is a dependent clause.

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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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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to link closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Provide an example of a correct use of a semicolon.

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Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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What punctuation is missing in the sentence: 'Pets are a lot of work they are also a ton of fun.'?

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A semicolon is missing between the two independent clauses.