Academic Writing Week 13-14

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What type of grammatical error is a sentence lacking a complete subject or verb?

  • Comma splice
  • Fragment (correct)
  • Parallelism error
  • Run-on sentence

What makes the first fragment in the example a fragment?

  • It lacks a complete thought.
  • It is missing a subject.
  • It is missing a verb. (correct)
  • It is missing a noun phrase.

What is the reason the second fragment in the example is considered a fragment?

  • It lacks an infinitive.
  • It is missing a subject.
  • It contains a subordinator and does not express a complete thought. (correct)
  • It is missing a proper noun.

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"?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Which of the following represents a correct example of subject-verb agreement?

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Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

<p>Which are vital skills in the workplace. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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"?

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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?

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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?

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Why is it important to identify and correct fragments in writing?

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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?

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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?

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What is the relationship between claustrophobia and panic disorder?

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Which sentence contains a comma splice?

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Which sentence demonstrates a run-on sentence?

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Which sentence has a subject-verb agreement error?

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What type of sentence error does sentence 5 show?

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Which sentence is NOT a fragment?

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Which sentence requires the use of a semicolon to correct the error?

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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'?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Flashcards

Fragment

An incomplete sentence that cannot stand alone.

Complete Sentence

A sentence that expresses a complete thought and has a subject and predicate.

Subordinator

A word that introduces a dependent clause and makes it incomplete.

Dependent Clause

A group of words with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Combining Sentences

The process of merging fragments with complete sentences to form new thoughts.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

The grammatical rule that the subject and verb must match in number (singular/plural).

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Singular Subject

A subject that is considered one entity, requiring a singular verb form.

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Plural Subject

A subject that refers to more than one entity, requiring a plural verb form.

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Conjunction 'and'

A word used to connect two or more singular subjects, forming a plural subject.

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Run-on Sentence

A sentence where two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Comma Splice

A grammatical error where two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma instead of a conjunction or semicolon.

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Parallelism

The use of identical or similar grammatical structures in a sequence or list to create balance and clarity.

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Claustrophobia

A fear of confined spaces that can cause panic.

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Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety with physical symptoms.

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Symptoms of Claustrophobia

Increased heart rate, sweating, and feelings of anxiety.

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Prevalence of Claustrophobia

Affects 5-7% of the world's population severely.

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Treatment for Claustrophobia

Can improve with therapy or may resolve on its own.

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Subject-Verb Agreement Error

Occurs when the subject and verb do not match in number.

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Sentence Fragment

A phrase that does not form a complete sentence or thought.

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Non-parallel Structure

Lack of consistent grammatical forms in a list or comparison.

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Treatment of Depression

Methods used to alleviate symptoms of depression.

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Genetics and Depression

The hereditary factors that may contribute to depression.

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Substance Abuse Effects

Negative impact on mental health due to excessive substances.

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Missing verb

When a sentence lacks a necessary action word.

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Complete thought

A clause that expresses a full idea, requiring no additional information.

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Correcting fragments

Fixing a fragment by adding the missing verb or independent clause.

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Examples of correction

Ways to change a fragment into a complete thought.

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Word Form Error

Using the wrong form of a word in a sentence.

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Noun vs. Adjective

A noun is a person, place, or thing; an adjective describes something.

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Destruction

The action of causing great damage or ruin.

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Development

The process of growing or improving something.

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Awareness

The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

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Typical

Having the usual characteristics or qualities.

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Treatment

The medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.

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Promotion

The act of raising awareness or encouraging growth.

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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

  • 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.

  • Fragments: A fragment lacks a subject, verb, or complete thought. Example: Discovered the cure for the disease. (Missing subject).

  • 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).

  • 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

  • Simple Present Tense: Used to describe facts, general truths, habitual actions and mental perceptions/opinions.

  • Simple Past Tense: Used for past events or actions.

  • 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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