1-2 Final Review

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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.

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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 missing either a subject, a verb, or both.

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What does 'audacious' mean?

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Audacious means showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring.

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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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How do you identify a correct sentence?

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A correct sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought without grammatical errors.

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What is the purpose 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 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 does 'correct' mean in the context of sentence structure?

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'Correct' means that the sentence follows grammatical rules and conveys a clear meaning.

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What is the role of stress in learning?

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Reasonable levels of stress can enhance learning by motivating individuals to perform and adapt.

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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 conjunction or a semicolon.