Writing Conventions Flashcard

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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. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What is Subject/Verb Agreement?

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Subject/Verb Agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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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 conjunctions. For example, 'I love to read I go to the library often.'

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What is Word Usage?

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Word usage refers to the correct use of words in a sentence. It involves choosing the right word for the context and ensuring it fits grammatically.

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. For example, 'The dog is named Max.'

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How can you identify a Fragment in a sentence?

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You can identify a fragment by checking if it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. If it doesn't, it's a fragment.

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What is the difference between a Correct Sentence and a Fragment?

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A correct sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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What are some common errors in Subject/Verb Agreement?

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Common errors include using a singular verb with a plural subject or vice versa, such as 'The team are winning' instead of 'The team is winning.'

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What punctuation can fix a Run-On Sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma.

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What is an example of incorrect Word Usage?

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An example of incorrect word usage is saying 'I could care less' when the correct phrase is 'I couldn't care less.'