Sentence Structure Identification Flashcard

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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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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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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 conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She cooked dinner, and he washed the dishes.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat it looked very comfortable.'

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Run-on Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson, and the students took notes.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The flowers in the garden.'

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Fragment

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') to separate independent clauses.