Writing Errors and Sentence Types Review

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What is a fragment in grammar?

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A fragment is a dependent clause written alone.

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What sentence type is 'Joseph likes history, but he also likes science because it challenges him'?

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Compound-complex.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is when two independent clauses are joined together with only a comma.

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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.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'since'.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent 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.