Language Arts 1 Term 2 Writing Pre Assessment

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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 conjunctions.

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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 and is not a complete sentence.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

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The purpose of a conclusion paragraph is to summarize the main points of the writing and provide closure.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating it into two complete sentences or using a conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is the function of transitional words like 'then'?

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Transitional words like 'then' help to connect ideas and indicate the sequence of events.