Identifying Correct Sentence Structure

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is the verb in a sentence?

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The verb is the action word that tells what the subject is doing.

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What does it mean to use correct tense in a sentence?

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Using correct tense means using the right form of the verb to indicate when the action takes place (past, present, or future).

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is the importance of capitalization in sentences?

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Capitalization is important for proper nouns and the beginning of sentences to show the start of a new thought.

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What is an example of a question sentence?

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An example of a question sentence is: 'Do you like ice cream?'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request, such as 'Please close the door.'