IDENTIFYING SENTENCE ERRORS

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What is an error in sentence structure?

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An error in sentence structure occurs when the arrangement of words does not follow the rules of grammar, making the sentence unclear or incorrect.

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Define 'verb tense'.

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Verb tense indicates the time at which an action takes place, such as past, present, or future.

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What is a common mistake with verb forms?

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A common mistake is using the incorrect form of a verb, such as 'hitted' instead of 'hit'.

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Explain the term 'preposition'.

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, such as 'in', 'on', 'at', 'for'.

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What does 'subject-verb agreement' mean?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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Identify a common error with pronouns.

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A common error is using the wrong pronoun case, such as 'who' instead of 'whom'.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Define 'adjective'.

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and does not express a complete thought.

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Explain the term 'run-on sentence'.

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.