SST 401- Chapter 3 9/2

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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. It often lacks a subject or a 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Define a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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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 sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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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 writing, affecting how sentences are understood.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is, including the verb and any objects or modifiers.