Sentence Structure Flashcard

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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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Give an example of a fragment.

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Such as rice and beans.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that joins two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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How can you fix a fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding a subject, adding a predicate, or completing the thought.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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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.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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For.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.