Unit 1 Grammar Test Review

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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 fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express 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 a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, showing a relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'if'.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means to join two or more sentences into one to improve clarity and flow.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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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 sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.'