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?

Add a conjunction with a comma between the clauses (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Access Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization, and Sentence Mistakes in the library (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the alphabetical order of references in a list?

The first author's last name in each reference (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Author's last name, year of publication, page number (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is coordination in sentence structure?

Joining two sentences or ideas that are of equal value (C) Signup and view all the answers

What makes a clause independent?

Expressing a complete thought and having a subject and verb (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Being unimportant to the meaning of the sentence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of subordination in sentence structure?

Create emphasis on one part of the sentence (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which best defines a prepositional phrase?

A group of words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

To create emphasis by joining equal elements (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a semi-colon create emphasis?

By linking two independent clauses in a single sentence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is parallelism in writing?

Using the same pattern of words to show equal importance (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should hanging indentation be used?

On the reference page in APA and works cited page in MLA (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

To connect dependent clauses to independent clauses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized when using an introductory phrase or clause?

Key facts and phrases at the beginning of a text (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

In sentence case and italics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a colon in writing?

To connect sentences and emphasize words or phrases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'concise'?

Presenting information without unnecessary words (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To join two related independent clauses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a reference entry has no author?

It will be ordered by the title (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you fix a fused sentence?

By using appropriate punctuation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?

By adding a conjunction or changing the comma into a semi colon (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It has no punctuation between clauses (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Library (D) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a sentence fragment?

A sentence missing either its subject or main verb (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Coordination involves combining two ideas of equal value, while subordination makes one idea more important than the other. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a subordinate clause cannot. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

An essential clause clarifies the meaning of the sentence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What makes a main clause different from an independent clause?

A main clause contains the most important information in a sentence, while an independent clause provides background details. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

A non-essential clause can be removed without altering the main point of the sentence, unlike an essential clause. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

A phrase includes both a subject and a verb, while a clause does not. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To join two related independent clauses (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is parallelism typically represented in a thesis statement?

By using the same pattern of words to show equal importance (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should hanging indentation be used?

For the reference page in APA and works cited page in MLA (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of 'concise'?

Explaining what needs to be said, without unnecessary words (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does an introductory phrase or clause create emphasis?

By pointing the reader to key facts and phrases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of coordination in sentence structure?

To join two or more elements of equal importance within a sentence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do the letters APA stand for?

American Psychological Association (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are three forms of capitalization?

First word in a sentence, pronoun 'I', and proper nouns (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Certain parts of speech dictate where capitalization is necessary. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the correct way to fix a sentence fragment?

What defines a fused sentence?

How is a comma splice characterized?

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

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

What determines the alphabetical order of references in a list?

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

What is coordination in sentence structure?

What makes a clause independent?

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

What is the main purpose of subordination in sentence structure?

Which best defines a prepositional phrase?

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

How does a semi-colon create emphasis?

What is parallelism in writing?

When should hanging indentation be used?

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

What is emphasized when using an introductory phrase or clause?

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 meant by the term 'concise'?

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

What happens if a reference entry has no author?

How do you fix a fused sentence?

What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?

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

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

What defines a sentence fragment?

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 key feature of an essential clause in sentence structure?

What makes a main clause different from an independent clause?

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

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

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

How is parallelism typically represented in a thesis statement?

When should hanging indentation be used?

What is the correct definition of 'concise'?

How does an introductory phrase or clause create emphasis?

What is the primary function of coordination in sentence structure?

What do the letters APA stand for?

What are three forms of capitalization?

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

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