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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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

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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 conjunction, a comma, or breaking it into two separate sentences.

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What is the correct way to write a date in a sentence?

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The correct way to write a date is to include the month, day, and year, with commas separating the elements, e.g., October 8, 1985.

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When should you use 'me' instead of 'I' in a sentence?

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Use 'me' when it is the object of a verb or preposition, e.g., 'Susan is coming with Jon and me to the dance.'

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What words indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Words like consequently, because, therefore, and so indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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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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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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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex sentences.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.