Sentence Revision Flashcardizz

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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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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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Revising a sentence involves making changes to improve clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.

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What is the difference between 'while' and 'since' in sentence structure?

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'While' indicates simultaneous actions, whereas 'since' indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.

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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 an acceptable way to combine two independent clauses?

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An acceptable way to combine two independent clauses is to use a coordinating conjunction preceded by a comma.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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What does 'delete the underlined portion' mean in sentence revision?

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It means to remove a specific part of the sentence that may be unnecessary or redundant.