SST 401 8/26

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate, expressing 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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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 and is not a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of revising sentences?

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Revising sentences improves clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.

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What is 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 a dependent and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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What is the role of punctuation in sentence structure?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'