6th Grade - Block 5 Test Review

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What is a comma splice?

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

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) after the comma.

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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 conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence can be identified by the lack of punctuation or conjunctions between independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a comma splice and a run-on sentence?

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A comma splice has a comma between independent clauses without a conjunction, while a run-on sentence has no punctuation or conjunction between independent clauses.