Grammar Hyperdoc FLASHCARD

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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 punctuation for the following sentence: 'David is interested in knitting consequently he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'David is interested in knitting; consequently, he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.'

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify sentence structure.

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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 the difference between a Phrase and a Clause?

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A Phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb component, while a Clause contains a subject and a verb.

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How do you correct a Run-On Sentence?

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You can correct a Run-On Sentence by adding a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the correct use of 'we' in a sentence?

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'We' is a subject pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more others.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'Since I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.'

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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.