Just Mercy Vocab Ek

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When should a comma be used with a dependent clause?

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A comma should be used after the dependent clause when it begins a sentence.

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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.

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Identify the correct punctuation for this sentence: Sara is on the school team and they are having practice on Friday.

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The correct punctuation is: Sara is on the school team, and they are having practice on Friday.

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What does perjury mean?

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Perjury means lying under oath.

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What does it mean to exonerate someone?

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To exonerate someone means to completely free them from a wrongdoing or crime.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence to separate independent clauses.

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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 conjunction.

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Define 'lying under oath'.

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Lying under oath is known as perjury.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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