Sentence Fragments/Run-on Final TEST

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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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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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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The subject is 'The cat.'

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It should be corrected to: 'I love to read, and I go to the library every week.'

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'

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What is the difference between 'it's' and 'its'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has,' while 'its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

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Correct the sentence: 'She likes to swim she goes to the pool every day.'

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Corrected: 'She likes to swim; she goes to the pool every day.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.