Fixing Sentence Fragments Quiz

What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?

Which of the following is a personal pronoun?

Where is a subject pronoun typically used in a sentence?

Which of the following is an object pronoun?

When should object pronouns be used in a sentence?

What should you consider when choosing a pronoun to replace a noun?

What is the purpose of interjections in writing?

What part of speech are interjections?

What is the purpose of interjections according to the text?

What differentiates primary interjections from secondary interjections?

When do coordinating conjunctions require a comma in a sentence?

What type of words do correlative conjunctions connect together?

Which part of a complete sentence includes all the modifiers along with the simple subject?

What is a common mistake in writing that can be avoided by separating complete sentences with punctuation?

Which part of speech adds necessary detail to sentences by modifying both nouns and verbs?

What is the relationship shown by prepositional phrases between two words?

Which type of punctuation combines words or indicates line breaks?

What type of clause contains a subject and verb but cannot stand on its own?

How can a run-on sentence be corrected when it lacks proper punctuation between independent clauses?

When should commas be used in American English direct quotations that appear within a sentence?

What is an example of an incomplete sentence or sentence fragment?

In a complete sentence or independent clause, what components should be present?

What punctuation surrounds spoken words in writing?

When making a direct address, where should the comma be placed in relation to the name and/or title?

What is an independent clause?

What are coordinating conjunctions used for?

What is a comma splice?

What defines a dependent clause?

How is a complex sentence formed?

What is the purpose of an Oxford comma?

When should semicolons be used?

Why are commas important in writing?

What is the purpose of the step of publishing in writing?

According to the lesson summary, what must a paragraph have?

Which component is NOT part of a business letter?

Why are paragraphs important in writing?

What is the default font size for a business letter unless specified otherwise?

How should paragraphs be structured for effectiveness?

What is block style in formatting a business letter?

What should be included in the last paragraph of a business letter?

What is the primary function of a pronoun in writing?

In a sentence, where is a subject pronoun typically found?

Which type of pronoun should be used to indicate the recipient or object of an action in a sentence?

How does an interjection contribute to a sentence's overall structure?

What distinguishes subject pronouns from object pronouns?

Why is it important to match subject or object pronouns with the noun they replace?

What role do personal pronouns play in written communication?

When should an object pronoun be used in a sentence?

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

What is a comma splice?

When is a semicolon used in writing?

What is the purpose of using an Oxford comma?

What differentiates coordinate adjectives from cumulative adjectives?

In a complex sentence, what is the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause?

What is the purpose of proper use of commas in writing?

Why do many writers prefer using periods over semicolons and colons?

What is the primary function of interjections in writing?

When should a coordinating conjunction be preceded by a comma in a sentence?

How are prepositional phrases classified based on their function?

Which type of sentences should writers avoid to enhance the effectiveness of their writing?

What is the main difference between primary and secondary interjections?

In what way do coordinating conjunctions differ when connecting two words or phrases compared to two independent clauses?

Why are prepositions considered essential in adding detail to sentences?

What is the purpose of using complete sentences in writing?

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

In a business letter, what font size and style are typically used as the default?

What is the purpose of a call to action in a business letter?

How should paragraphs within a business letter be spaced?

What is the purpose of the step of publishing in writing?

What is the importance of maintaining consistency in writing?

Which component of a business letter includes details about why the letter is being sent?

What is the purpose of using proper indentation in paragraphs?

What punctuation is used to surround spoken words in writing?

Which type of punctuation combines words or indicates line breaks?

In American English, where are commas used inside direct quotations that come in the middle of a sentence?

What type of clause contains a subject and verb but cannot stand on its own?

When making a direct address, where should the comma be placed in relation to the name and/or title?

What is the purpose of ellipses in writing?

What differentiates a run-on sentence from other sentence types?

Which punctuation is used to clarify meaning by adding explanatory information to text?