Sentence Errors Flashcard Practice

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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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Identify a fragment sentence.

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

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: "I love to swim I go to the pool every day." This can be corrected to: "I love to swim; I go to the pool every day."

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What is the correct way to fix a fragment?

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To fix a fragment, you can add the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.