Sentence Structure and Correction Flashcard

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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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 or a predicate.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you fix a fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding a subject or a predicate to make it a complete sentence.

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What is a predicate?

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A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is, including the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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What is a subject?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.