Common Punctuation and Writing Mistakes.

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English
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University
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Yanci Romero
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the problem in a run-non sentence?
We use commas incorrectly.
The subject or verb in the sentence is missing.
There are two or more sentences which are not separated by any kind of punctuation.
The category of the words in a list are not the same.
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CCSS.L.4.1F
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When I separate two independent sentences by using only a comma, what mistake do I make?
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How can I fix a run-non sentence? Check the boxes.
I can create two simple sentences by using periods.
I can use connectors like in contrast, as a result, etc.
I can use a subordinator to create a complex sentence.
I can add a question mark (?).
I can use comma + FANBOYS to create a compound sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a sentence fragment?
It is a complete sentence that transmits a full thought.
It is a phrase that is missing the subject or verb.
It is a sentence in which a comma has been used incorrectly.
It is a sentence in which periods are missing.
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CCSS.L.4.1F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the problem in the sentence:
The kids went to school, they enjoyed their classes.
Run-on sentence
Fused sentence
Comma Splice
Faulty Parallelism
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The following clause has a punctuation problem. Mark the two appropriate ways to fix it.
" He has always been a good person he tries to help all people."
Add a subject.
Add a period after "person" and add a capital letter to "He."
Add a comma +FANBOYS between "person" and "he."
Add a comma between "person" and "he."
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name of the problem in this sentence "Because he loves me a lot"?
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
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