10 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a complete sentence?
Communicates a fully formed thought
Why are complete sentences also known as independent clauses?
They can stand alone and function independently
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
When we arrive at the concert.
What distinguishes dependent clauses from complete sentences?
Dependent clauses cannot be independent
Which of the following conjunctions indicates the beginning of a dependent clause?
When
What is missing from the sentence 'Running to the store.' making it a fragment?
Subject
If a sentence starts with 'if' or 'as,' what type of clause is likely to follow?
Dependent clause
How can a writer correct a run-on sentence?
Breaking it into separate sentences
What type of fragment is 'Sarah's great-aunt who lives in Virginia.'?
Subject fragment
What is a common mistake writers make when correcting run-ons?
Using only a comma
Test your knowledge on complete sentences by identifying sentences that contain both a subject and a verb, forming independent clauses. Learn to distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences.
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