Grammar

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly, leading to confusion.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I have a dog he barks constantly.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I have a dog; he barks constantly.'

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Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.'

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The correctly punctuated sentence is: 'We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.'

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Which punctuation is correct in the sentence: 'Socrates once said something profound “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Socrates once said something profound: “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”'

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What is parallel construction in writing?

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Parallel construction means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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Provide an example of proper parallel construction.

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An example is: 'Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.'

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What is a fragment in grammar?

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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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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by separating it into two sentences, using a semicolon, or adding a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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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 the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or clauses, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.