Run - Ons, Capitalization, and Commas, oh my!

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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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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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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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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.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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In the sentence 'Learning to read is exciting and challenging at the same time,' do you need a comma before 'and'?

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No comma is needed because 'exciting' and 'challenging' are not independent clauses.

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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 full thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a sentence fragment does not.

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In the sentence 'She did not cheat on the test for it was the wrong thing to do,' do you need a comma before 'for'?

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Yes, a comma should be added before 'for' because it connects two independent clauses.

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What are the three types of sentences based on structure?

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The three types of sentences are simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences.

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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 conjunction or a semicolon.