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What type of grammatical error is a sentence lacking a complete subject or verb?
What type of grammatical error is a sentence lacking a complete subject or verb?
What makes the first fragment in the example a fragment?
What makes the first fragment in the example a fragment?
What is the reason the second fragment in the example is considered a fragment?
What is the reason the second fragment in the example is considered a fragment?
What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?
What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?
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What type of clause is "Because the final examination is important for all students"?
What type of clause is "Because the final examination is important for all students"?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of parallelism?
Which of the following is NOT a component of parallelism?
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What is the function of the subordinator 'because' in the second problematic fragment?
What is the function of the subordinator 'because' in the second problematic fragment?
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What is the primary function of using tenses in writing?
What is the primary function of using tenses in writing?
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What is the main idea of the paragraph regarding combining fragments?
What is the main idea of the paragraph regarding combining fragments?
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What is a subordinator's role in a sentence?
What is a subordinator's role in a sentence?
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Which of the following is NOT a method to correct a fragment that lacks a complete thought?
Which of the following is NOT a method to correct a fragment that lacks a complete thought?
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Which of the following represents a correct example of subject-verb agreement?
Which of the following represents a correct example of subject-verb agreement?
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Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
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What is the correct way to combine two independent clauses into a single sentence using a conjunction?
What is the correct way to combine two independent clauses into a single sentence using a conjunction?
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What is the best way to correct the fragment "Because the final examination is important for all students"?
What is the best way to correct the fragment "Because the final examination is important for all students"?
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Which of the following scenarios describes a situation where a plural verb is needed?
Which of the following scenarios describes a situation where a plural verb is needed?
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Which of these describes the process of correcting a fragment?
Which of these describes the process of correcting a fragment?
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Which of the following is an example of a fragment that is missing a verb?
Which of the following is an example of a fragment that is missing a verb?
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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct and NOT a fragment?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct and NOT a fragment?
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Why is it important to identify and correct fragments in writing?
Why is it important to identify and correct fragments in writing?
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Which of the following scenarios may trigger claustrophobia?
Which of the following scenarios may trigger claustrophobia?
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What is the estimated percentage of the world's population that experiences severe claustrophobia?
What is the estimated percentage of the world's population that experiences severe claustrophobia?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of claustrophobia, according to the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of claustrophobia, according to the provided text?
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What does the text suggest about the potential for improvement for people with claustrophobia?
What does the text suggest about the potential for improvement for people with claustrophobia?
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What is the relationship between claustrophobia and panic disorder?
What is the relationship between claustrophobia and panic disorder?
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Which sentence contains a comma splice?
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
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Which sentence demonstrates a run-on sentence?
Which sentence demonstrates a run-on sentence?
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Which sentence has a subject-verb agreement error?
Which sentence has a subject-verb agreement error?
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What type of sentence error does sentence 5 show?
What type of sentence error does sentence 5 show?
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Which sentence is NOT a fragment?
Which sentence is NOT a fragment?
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Which sentence requires the use of a semicolon to correct the error?
Which sentence requires the use of a semicolon to correct the error?
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Which sentence exhibits a lack of parallel structure?
Which sentence exhibits a lack of parallel structure?
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Which of the following sentences can be corrected by replacing 'because of' with 'due to'?
Which of the following sentences can be corrected by replacing 'because of' with 'due to'?
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What is the primary benefit of yoga, as described in the text, that contributes to improved body image?
What is the primary benefit of yoga, as described in the text, that contributes to improved body image?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of yoga mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of yoga mentioned in the text?
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What is the reason behind the lack of mirrors in typical yoga studios?
What is the reason behind the lack of mirrors in typical yoga studios?
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How does yoga contribute to the treatment of eating disorders?
How does yoga contribute to the treatment of eating disorders?
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The text suggests that yoga practitioners are more mindful eaters. What does this imply about their eating habits?
The text suggests that yoga practitioners are more mindful eaters. What does this imply about their eating habits?
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What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a word form error as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a word form error as described in the text?
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What is the main point the text is trying to make?
What is the main point the text is trying to make?
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Flashcards
Fragment
Fragment
An incomplete sentence that cannot stand alone.
Complete Sentence
Complete Sentence
A sentence that expresses a complete thought and has a subject and predicate.
Subordinator
Subordinator
A word that introduces a dependent clause and makes it incomplete.
Dependent Clause
Dependent Clause
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Combining Sentences
Combining Sentences
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Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-Verb Agreement
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Singular Subject
Singular Subject
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Plural Subject
Plural Subject
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Conjunction 'and'
Conjunction 'and'
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Run-on Sentence
Run-on Sentence
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Comma Splice
Comma Splice
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Parallelism
Parallelism
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Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia
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Panic Attack
Panic Attack
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Symptoms of Claustrophobia
Symptoms of Claustrophobia
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Prevalence of Claustrophobia
Prevalence of Claustrophobia
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Treatment for Claustrophobia
Treatment for Claustrophobia
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Subject-Verb Agreement Error
Subject-Verb Agreement Error
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Sentence Fragment
Sentence Fragment
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Non-parallel Structure
Non-parallel Structure
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Treatment of Depression
Treatment of Depression
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Genetics and Depression
Genetics and Depression
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Substance Abuse Effects
Substance Abuse Effects
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Missing verb
Missing verb
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Complete thought
Complete thought
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Correcting fragments
Correcting fragments
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Examples of correction
Examples of correction
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Word Form Error
Word Form Error
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Noun vs. Adjective
Noun vs. Adjective
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Destruction
Destruction
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Development
Development
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Awareness
Awareness
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Typical
Typical
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Treatment
Treatment
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Promotion
Promotion
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Study Notes
LPE2503 Academic Writing Lecture Notes 6 [Week 13-14]
- Topics covered include sentence problems (subject-verb agreement, fragments, run-on and comma splice, parallelism), tenses, and vocabulary - word forms.
Sentence Problems
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Subject-Verb Agreement: Singular subjects require singular verbs; plural subjects require plural verbs. Phrases like "together with" or "as well as" do not change the number of the subject. "Neither" and "either" take singular verbs. When two or more singular subjects are joined by "and," use a plural verb.
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Fragments: A fragment lacks a subject, verb, or complete thought. Example: Discovered the cure for the disease. (Missing subject).
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Run-on and Comma Splices: A run-on joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction. A comma splice joins two independent clauses only with a comma. Correcting these requires adding a period, semicolon, or conjunction. Examples: English is an important global language it is widely used for international trade and foreign investments. (Comma Splice).
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Parallelism: Use parallel grammatical structure when comparing or listing items. Examples: reading, sleeping, and shopping; Malaysian, Singaporean and Vietnamese students; to observe, to listen, and to take notes.
Tenses
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Simple Present Tense: Used to describe facts, general truths, habitual actions and mental perceptions/opinions.
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Simple Past Tense: Used for past events or actions.
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Present Perfect Tense: Used for past actions with an effect on the present.
Vocabulary - Word Forms
- Using correct word forms (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) is crucial to convey intended meaning. The incorrect word form creates a grammatical error, as the word does not fit its position in the sentence.
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This quiz focuses on key aspects of academic writing covered in Lecture Notes 6, including sentence problems such as subject-verb agreement, fragments, and run-on sentences. Additionally, it addresses tense usage and vocabulary related to word forms. Test your knowledge and improve your writing skills!