Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the correct way to fix a sentence fragment?
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?
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?
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?
What should be added to fix a run-on sentence?
Where should you go to study the comma rules needed for the quiz?
Where should you go to study the comma rules needed for the quiz?
What determines the alphabetical order of references in a list?
What determines the alphabetical order of references in a list?
What are the basic components of an in-text citation in APA format?
What are the basic components of an in-text citation in APA format?
What is coordination in sentence structure?
What is coordination in sentence structure?
What makes a clause independent?
What makes a clause independent?
What is the key feature of a non-essential clause?
What is the key feature of a non-essential clause?
What is the main purpose of subordination in sentence structure?
What is the main purpose of subordination in sentence structure?
Which best defines a prepositional phrase?
Which best defines a prepositional phrase?
What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
How does a semi-colon create emphasis?
How does a semi-colon create emphasis?
What is parallelism in writing?
What is parallelism in writing?
When should hanging indentation be used?
When should hanging indentation be used?
What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?
What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?
What is emphasized when using an introductory phrase or clause?
What is emphasized when using an introductory phrase or clause?
In APA formatting, how are book titles typically presented on a references page?
In APA formatting, how are book titles typically presented on a references page?
What is the main function of a colon in writing?
What is the main function of a colon in writing?
What is meant by the term 'concise'?
What is meant by the term 'concise'?
What is the primary purpose of using a semi-colon?
What is the primary purpose of using a semi-colon?
What happens if a reference entry has no author?
What happens if a reference entry has no author?
How do you fix a fused sentence?
How do you fix a fused sentence?
What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?
What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?
What is the main characteristic of a run-on sentence?
What is the main characteristic of a run-on sentence?
Where is the primary place mentioned to study comma rules for the quiz?
Where is the primary place mentioned to study comma rules for the quiz?
What defines a sentence fragment?
What defines a sentence fragment?
What is the primary difference between coordination and subordination in sentence structure?
What is the primary difference between coordination and subordination in sentence structure?
What is the difference between an independent clause and a subordinate clause?
What is the difference between an independent clause and a subordinate clause?
What is the key feature of an essential clause in sentence structure?
What is the key feature of an essential clause in sentence structure?
What makes a main clause different from an independent clause?
What makes a main clause different from an independent clause?
What distinguishes a non-essential clause from an essential one in sentence structure?
What distinguishes a non-essential clause from an essential one in sentence structure?
In sentence structure, what distinguishes a phrase from a clause?
In sentence structure, what distinguishes a phrase from a clause?
What is the main purpose of using a semi-colon?
What is the main purpose of using a semi-colon?
How is parallelism typically represented in a thesis statement?
How is parallelism typically represented in a thesis statement?
When should hanging indentation be used?
When should hanging indentation be used?
What is the correct definition of 'concise'?
What is the correct definition of 'concise'?
How does an introductory phrase or clause create emphasis?
How does an introductory phrase or clause create emphasis?
What is the primary function of coordination in sentence structure?
What is the primary function of coordination in sentence structure?
What do the letters APA stand for?
What do the letters APA stand for?
What are three forms of capitalization?
What are three forms of capitalization?
What can you infer from the rules on capitalization mentioned in the text?
What can you infer from the rules on capitalization mentioned in the text?
