Unit 2.0 Flashcard Review (9D)

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What does 'constrained' mean in the context of safety?

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Constrained means being restricted or limited in movement or action, often for safety purposes, such as being held in place by a seatbelt.

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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, making the sentence confusing.

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Identify the term: Natural resources.

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause, while a complete sentence expresses a full thought with a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas, making writing easier to read and understand.

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What does 'invested' mean in a general context?

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Invested refers to the allocation of resources, such as time or money, into something with the expectation of achieving a benefit or profit.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is: 'She loves to read.' It has a subject ('She') and a verb ('loves').

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, helping to create complex sentences and improve the flow of writing.