Mastering Run-On Sentences
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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?

  • 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?

  • And (correct)
  • Because
  • While
  • When
  • What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?

    <p>When, while, because, as, although, if, though, since</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you use a semicolon to correct a run-on sentence?

    <p>When the two clauses are very closely related</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?

    <p>It does not form a complete sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing subject?

    <p>The sentence above is a fragment since there is no subject (Who shows no improvement.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing predicate?

    <p>Notice here that although the sentence is quite long, it still contains no action (What are the doctors doing.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of correcting a sentence fragment?

    <p>To ensure the sentence expresses a complete idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can fragments be corrected?

    <p>By identifying the missing element and including it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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