APA Citation and Sentence Structure Quiz
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What is the correct way to fix a sentence fragment?

  • Removing the subject from the fragment
  • Adding an exclamation mark at the end of the fragment
  • Using appropriate punctuation to connect the fragment to the main clause (correct)
  • Adding a comma between the subject and the main verb

    • What defines a fused sentence?

  • A sentence with two or more independent clauses properly connected
  • A sentence missing its main verb
  • A sentence containing two or more independent clauses not properly connected (correct)
  • A sentence that contains a dependent clause

    • How is a comma splice characterized?

  • Using a period to join two independent clauses
  • Using a comma to join two dependent clauses
  • Using a semicolon to connect two independent clauses
  • Using a comma to join two independent clauses (correct)

    • What should be added to fix a run-on sentence?

    <p>Add a conjunction with a comma between the clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you go to study the comma rules needed for the quiz?

    <p>Access Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization, and Sentence Mistakes in the library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the alphabetical order of references in a list?

    <p>The first author's last name in each reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic components of an in-text citation in APA format?

    <p>Author's last name, year of publication, page number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is coordination in sentence structure?

    <p>Joining two sentences or ideas that are of equal value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a clause independent?

    <p>Expressing a complete thought and having a subject and verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of a non-essential clause?

    <p>Being unimportant to the meaning of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of subordination in sentence structure?

    <p>Create emphasis on one part of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best defines a prepositional phrase?

    <p>A group of words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

    <p>To create emphasis by joining equal elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a semi-colon create emphasis?

    <p>By linking two independent clauses in a single sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is parallelism in writing?

    <p>Using the same pattern of words to show equal importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should hanging indentation be used?

    <p>On the reference page in APA and works cited page in MLA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

    <p>To connect dependent clauses to independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized when using an introductory phrase or clause?

    <p>Key facts and phrases at the beginning of a text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In APA formatting, how are book titles typically presented on a references page?

    <p>In sentence case and italics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a colon in writing?

    <p>To connect sentences and emphasize words or phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'concise'?

    <p>Presenting information without unnecessary words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a semi-colon?

    <p>To join two related independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a reference entry has no author?

    <p>It will be ordered by the title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you fix a fused sentence?

    <p>By using appropriate punctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?

    <p>By adding a conjunction or changing the comma into a semi colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a run-on sentence?

    <p>It has no punctuation between clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the primary place mentioned to study comma rules for the quiz?

    <p>Library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a sentence fragment?

    <p>A sentence missing either its subject or main verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between coordination and subordination in sentence structure?

    <p>Coordination involves combining two ideas of equal value, while subordination makes one idea more important than the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between an independent clause and a subordinate clause?

    <p>An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a subordinate clause cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of an essential clause in sentence structure?

    <p>An essential clause clarifies the meaning of the sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a main clause different from an independent clause?

    <p>A main clause contains the most important information in a sentence, while an independent clause provides background details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a non-essential clause from an essential one in sentence structure?

    <p>A non-essential clause can be removed without altering the main point of the sentence, unlike an essential clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sentence structure, what distinguishes a phrase from a clause?

    <p>A phrase includes both a subject and a verb, while a clause does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using a semi-colon?

    <p>To join two related independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is parallelism typically represented in a thesis statement?

    <p>By using the same pattern of words to show equal importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should hanging indentation be used?

    <p>For the reference page in APA and works cited page in MLA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of 'concise'?

    <p>Explaining what needs to be said, without unnecessary words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an introductory phrase or clause create emphasis?

    <p>By pointing the reader to key facts and phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of coordination in sentence structure?

    <p>To join two or more elements of equal importance within a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the letters APA stand for?

    <p>American Psychological Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three forms of capitalization?

    <p>First word in a sentence, pronoun 'I', and proper nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you infer from the rules on capitalization mentioned in the text?

    <p>Certain parts of speech dictate where capitalization is necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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