Complete Sentence?

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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 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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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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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 missing a subject or a verb.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts two ideas.

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What is capitalization and why is it important?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns; it is important for clarity and proper grammar.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the pronoun 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized in English.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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A comma splice can be corrected by replacing the comma with a period, a semicolon, or adding a conjunction.

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What is the role of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.