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What is the main characteristic of a complete sentence?
What is the main characteristic of a complete sentence?
- Lacks a subject
- Communicates a fully formed thought (correct)
- Only has a verb
- Contains a dependent clause
Why are complete sentences also known as independent clauses?
Why are complete sentences also known as independent clauses?
- They contain subordinate conjunctions
- They lack subjects
- They always have compound predicates
- They can stand alone and function independently (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
- Abdullah is running to the store.
- Sarah's great-aunt who lives in Virginia.
- Running to the store.
- When we arrive at the concert. (correct)
What distinguishes dependent clauses from complete sentences?
What distinguishes dependent clauses from complete sentences?
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Which of the following conjunctions indicates the beginning of a dependent clause?
Which of the following conjunctions indicates the beginning of a dependent clause?
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What is missing from the sentence 'Running to the store.' making it a fragment?
What is missing from the sentence 'Running to the store.' making it a fragment?
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If a sentence starts with 'if' or 'as,' what type of clause is likely to follow?
If a sentence starts with 'if' or 'as,' what type of clause is likely to follow?
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How can a writer correct a run-on sentence?
How can a writer correct a run-on sentence?
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What type of fragment is 'Sarah's great-aunt who lives in Virginia.'?
What type of fragment is 'Sarah's great-aunt who lives in Virginia.'?
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What is a common mistake writers make when correcting run-ons?
What is a common mistake writers make when correcting run-ons?
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