Grammar Check #2: Sentences Vs. Fragments & Run-Ons

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What is the purpose of a prepositional phrase?

To modify a noun or pronoun

Which of the following words is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

and

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

Running quickly, the finish line was reached by the athlete.

Which of the following pairs of adjectives should be separated by a comma?

<p>old, building</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The dessert was sweet and creamy,' which rule about coordinate adjectives is being followed?

<p>Rule #2: Do not use a comma if the first adjective modifies the second adjective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for a sentence?

<p>Having a subject and a predicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fragment?

<p>An incomplete sentence missing either a subject, a verb, or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a run-on sentence?

<p>A word group made up of two or more complete sentences with no punctuation between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you revise a run-on sentence?

<p>Using a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are FANBOYS in the context of revising run-on sentences?

<p>Coordinating conjunctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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