Sentences, Fragments, Run-ons, & Punctuation

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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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 not a complete sentence.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information.

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What punctuation is used at the end of a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence ends with a period (.) to indicate a statement.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I've never visited New York'?

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The correct punctuation is 'I've never visited New York.'

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'its' mean?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

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What is the correct form for plural possessive nouns?

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To form plural possessive nouns, add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., students' books).

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences (e.g., and, but, or).