STAAR Prep 1: Run-ons. Fragments, Verb tense

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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. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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How can you fix a fragment?

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

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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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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being expressed by the verb, such as past, present, or future.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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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 a complete sentence?

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