Active & Passive Voice, Verb Moods, & Run-On Sentences

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What is an active voice sentence?

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An active voice sentence is one where the subject performs the action of the verb. Example: 'Claire mowed and raked the lawn.'

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What is a passive voice sentence?

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A passive voice sentence is one where the subject receives the action of the verb. Example: 'The lawn was mowed and raked by Claire.'

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What is the definition of an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and typically ends with a question mark. Example: 'What should we make for dinner?'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request. Example: 'Show some respect.'

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What is the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood expresses wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact. Example: 'Mom suggested that I pack a snack.'

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What is the indicative mood?

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The indicative mood states facts or asks questions. Example: 'It is raining outside.'

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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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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the clauses.

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject does the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

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What is an example of a conditional sentence?

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A conditional sentence expresses a condition and its result. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'