Understanding Sentence Structure: Clauses, Fragments, and Run-ons

What is a key characteristic of an independent clause?

• It lacks a subject.

• It expresses a complete thought.

• It always starts with a conjunction.

• It cannot stand alone.

Which of the following is true about dependent clauses?

• They can stand alone as complete sentences.

• They never contain a verb.

• They require an independent clause to form a complete sentence.

• They always contain a complete thought.

What is a sentence fragment?

• A complete sentence with a subject and verb.

• A group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A sentence with multiple independent clauses.

• A sentence that ends with a period.

Which type of clause often leads to sentence fragments?

• Conjunctive clause

• Coordinating clause

• Independent clause

• Adverb clause

What is a common mistake when using adjective clauses?

• Using them without a verb

• Using them without a subject

• Using them without a complete thought

• Using them without a relative pronoun

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence with too many conjunctions

• A sentence with no punctuation

• Two independent clauses joined by a comma

• A sentence with a missing subject

How can you identify a fused sentence?

• It contains a semicolon.

• It has two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

• It starts with a subordinating conjunction.

• It ends with a question mark.

Which method can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

• Adding a subordinating conjunction

• Removing all punctuation

• Using only commas

• Ignoring the issue

What is the role of a semicolon in correcting run-on sentences?

• To separate dependent clauses

• To join two independent clauses that are closely related

• To replace all commas

• To end a sentence

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• When

• And

• Although

• Because