
identifying sentence errors
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a subject-verb agreement error?
Back
A subject-verb agreement error occurs when the subject of a sentence does not match the verb in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The group of students are going' should be 'The group of students is going.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common error with the word 'lead'?
Back
The word 'lead' can be confused with 'led.' 'Lead' is the present tense form, while 'led' is the past tense. For example, 'He lead me to the store' should be 'He led me to the store.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct form of 'lay' in the context of a sentence?
Back
The verb 'lay' means to place something down. It is often confused with 'lie,' which means to recline. For example, 'He lay the book on the table' is correct, while 'He lay down' should be 'He lay down.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an error in pronoun usage?
Back
An error in pronoun usage occurs when a pronoun does not agree in number or gender with the noun it replaces. For example, 'Everyone should bring their own lunch' is correct, but 'Everyone should bring his or her own lunch' is more formal.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fragment in a sentence?
Back
A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause. For example, 'When we went to the store' is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. For example, 'I love to read I have many books' should be 'I love to read, and I have many books.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
Back
'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.' For example, 'The dog wagged its tail' vs. 'It's a sunny day.'
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