Sentence structure

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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 and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the correct punctuation for compound sentences?

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Use a semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to connect independent clauses.

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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 the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify sentence structure.

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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).

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating 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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts, while subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.