Correcting Sentences

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate ideas, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating it into two complete sentences or by using a conjunction with proper punctuation.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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What is the correct way to write a list?

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When writing a list, separate items with commas and use 'and' before the last item.

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What is the difference between a period and an exclamation mark?

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A period indicates the end of a statement, while an exclamation mark shows strong emotion or emphasis.

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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 complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.

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How do you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and often lacks a subject or verb.