Unit 3 MITS Test

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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, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain its own subject or verb and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express 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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Label this as a sentence (S) or fragment (F): 'My bike sitting in the corner of the garage.'

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Fragment (F) - It does not express a complete thought.

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Label this as a sentence (S) or fragment (F): 'Tempers flared.'

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Sentence (S) - It expresses a complete thought.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb is the part of the sentence that expresses action or a state of being.

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What is a complete thought?

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A complete thought is an idea that can stand alone as a sentence and makes sense on its own.