Mastering Complete Sentences

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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?

Subordinate conjunction

Incomplete thought

Independent clause (correct)

Dependent clause

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?

A complete sentence cannot stand alone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

When we arrive at the concert Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sentence fragment is missing a subject or verb?

Dependent clause Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why people overlook sentence fragments in their writing?

They mistake phrases for subjects or verbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

Add a comma and conjunction or a semicolon Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a mistake when using only a comma to separate two independent clauses?

Comma splice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct way to correct a comma splice?

Separate the independent clauses with a semicolon or period Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a complete sentence?

What is another term for a complete sentence?

Which of the following is an example of a complete sentence?

What is the main difference between a complete sentence and a dependent clause?

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

Which type of sentence fragment is missing a subject or verb?

What is the main reason why people overlook sentence fragments in their writing?

What is the correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

What is the term used to describe a mistake when using only a comma to separate two independent clauses?

Which of the following is a correct way to correct a comma splice?

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