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What is a common way to revise a comma splice?
What is a common way to revise a comma splice?
- Treat the clauses as separate sentences (correct)
- Use a hyphen
- Use a comma and a subordinating conjunction
- Use a semicolon
What is a split infinitive?
What is a split infinitive?
- A noun placed between 'to' and the verb
- An adjective placed between 'to' and the verb
- An adverb placed between 'to' and the verb (correct)
- A separate sentence following the infinitive form
How can you correct a split infinitive?
How can you correct a split infinitive?
- Remove the infinitive entirely
- Split the verb into two separate words
- Place the adverb at the end of the infinitive (correct)
- Remove the adverb
Which method involves using both a comma and a coordinating conjunction to fix a comma splice?
Which method involves using both a comma and a coordinating conjunction to fix a comma splice?
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What does the term 'infinitive' refer to?
What does the term 'infinitive' refer to?
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When treating clauses as separate sentences, what punctuation mark can be used?
When treating clauses as separate sentences, what punctuation mark can be used?
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In split infinitives, where is the adverb placed in relation to the verb?
In split infinitives, where is the adverb placed in relation to the verb?
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Which approach involves joining two independent clauses with a semicolon?
Which approach involves joining two independent clauses with a semicolon?
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'So you can meet people everywhere' is an example used to illustrate which method of revision?
'So you can meet people everywhere' is an example used to illustrate which method of revision?
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'The internet has made the world smaller; You can meet people everywhere.' illustrates which revision approach?
'The internet has made the world smaller; You can meet people everywhere.' illustrates which revision approach?
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