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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a complete sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a complete sentence?
- It can stand alone and function independently
- It begins with a subordinate conjunction (correct)
- It communicates a fully formed thought
- It contains a subject and a verb
What is another term for a complete sentence?
What is another term for a complete sentence?
- Subordinate conjunction
- Incomplete thought
- Independent clause (correct)
- Dependent clause
Which of the following is an example of a complete sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a complete sentence?
- I enjoyed going to the rodeo last weekend
- When we arrive at the concert
- If you were going to jump in the puddle
- My best friends and I are traveling to Greece in July (correct)
What is the main difference between a complete sentence and a dependent clause?
What is the main difference between a complete sentence and a dependent clause?
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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
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Which type of sentence fragment is missing a subject or verb?
Which type of sentence fragment is missing a subject or verb?
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What is the main reason why people overlook sentence fragments in their writing?
What is the main reason why people overlook sentence fragments in their writing?
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What is the correct way to fix a run-on sentence?
What is the correct way to fix a run-on sentence?
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What is the term used to describe a mistake when using only a comma to separate two independent clauses?
What is the term used to describe a mistake when using only a comma to separate two independent clauses?
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Which of the following is a correct way to correct a comma splice?
Which of the following is a correct way to correct a comma splice?
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