Sentence Errors

Sentence Errors

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects two independent clauses.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a sentence fragment?

Back

A sentence fragment often starts with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because', 'although') and lacks a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a comma splice.

Back

"I love to read, I have many books."

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the error: "I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside."

Back

This is a comma splice; it can be corrected by replacing the comma with a period or a semicolon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the error: "She loves to dance she practices every day."

Back

This is a run-on sentence; it can be corrected by adding a conjunction or punctuation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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