Grammar Review Sm 1 2024

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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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Identify the correct use of commas in a sentence.

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory elements, and to set off non-essential information.

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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 is not a complete sentence.

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How do you correct a sentence fragment?

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To correct a sentence fragment, you can add an independent clause to complete the thought.

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What is the purpose of a semi-colon?

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A semi-colon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Provide an example of a correctly punctuated sentence using a semi-colon.

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He didn't see the stop sign; he got a ticket.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a restrictive clause?

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In a restrictive clause, do not use commas. Example: The car that is red is mine.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a non-restrictive clause?

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In a non-restrictive clause, use commas to set off the clause. Example: My car, which is red, is mine.

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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 coordinating conjunction or a semi-colon.