Understanding Sentence Structure and Errors

The video tutorial covers common writing errors, focusing on sentence fragments and run-ons. It explains the basic structure of sentences, including simple, compound, and complex sentences. The tutorial identifies common causes of sentence fragments, such as prepositional phrases and subordinate clauses, and provides strategies for correcting them. It also addresses run-on sentences, offering solutions like using conjunctions, semicolons, or periods to separate independent clauses.

What are the two most common errors in writing discussed in the video?

• Sentence fragments and run-ons

• Spelling and punctuation

• Grammar and syntax

• Vocabulary and style

What are the essential components of a simple sentence?

• Subject and verb

• Noun and adjective

• Preposition and conjunction

• Adverb and verb

Which acronym helps remember basic conjunctions?

• CONNECT

• BRIDGE

• FANBOYS

• JOINER

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a subject and a verb

• Two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction

• A sentence with a prepositional phrase

• A sentence with a subordinating conjunction

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A word that modifies a noun

• A word that ends a sentence

• A word that starts a dependent clause

• A word that joins two independent clauses

Which sentence structure includes both compound and complex elements?

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

What causes a sentence fragment?

• Missing subject or verb

• Excessive punctuation

• Incorrect spelling

• Too many conjunctions

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A phrase that starts with a preposition

• A phrase that ends with a verb

• A phrase that contains a conjunction

• A phrase that modifies a noun

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that modifies a verb

• A clause that cannot stand alone

• A clause that is a complete sentence

• A clause that contains a conjunction

What is a gerund?

• A noun acting as a verb

• An -ing verb acting as a noun

• A verb in past tense

• A conjunction