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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 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.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to join independent clauses with conjunctions, and to set off introductory elements.

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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 and is not a complete sentence.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of revising sentences?

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Revising sentences helps improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.