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Which of the following is NOT a method for correcting a run-on sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a method for correcting a run-on sentence?
- Using a comma with a coordinating conjunction to separate the clauses (correct)
- Adding a subordinating conjunction to make one sentence out of the two clauses
- Dividing the clauses into two sentences by inserting a period between them
- Inserting a semicolon between them, if the two clauses are very closely related
What should you do before deciding how to fix a run-on sentence?
What should you do before deciding how to fix a run-on sentence?
- Examine the clauses that make up the sentence (correct)
- Choose one of the following methods to rewrite the sentence for clarity
- Decide what the main purpose of the sentence is
- Correct the run-on sentences by dividing the clauses into two sentences by inserting a period between them
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
- And (correct)
- Because
- While
- When
What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?
What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?
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When should you use a semicolon to correct a run-on sentence?
When should you use a semicolon to correct a run-on sentence?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?
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Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing subject?
Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing subject?
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Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing predicate?
Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing predicate?
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What is the purpose of correcting a sentence fragment?
What is the purpose of correcting a sentence fragment?
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How can fragments be corrected?
How can fragments be corrected?
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