Sentences, Fragments, Run-ons Flashcard

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'The dogs were barking loudly the neighbors complained about the noise.'

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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 typically lacks a main clause.

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How can you correct a sentence fragment?

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To correct a sentence fragment, you can add a subject and a verb to make it a complete sentence.

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Identify a common indicator of a sentence fragment.

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A common indicator of a sentence fragment is the absence of a subject or a verb.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a sentence fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least one independent clause, while a sentence fragment does not.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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Run-on sentences can be corrected using a period, semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma.

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Correct the following run-on sentence: 'The birds sang loudly the sun shone brightly.'

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Corrected: 'The birds sang loudly, and the sun shone brightly.'

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex and compound sentences.

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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.