Sentence Structure and Fragments Quiz

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

  • The men were
  • After the concert
  • They are going to the store. (correct)
  • Hoping to win a scholarship

Identify the option that represents a sentence fragment.

  • Before the rain started. (correct)
  • She enjoys painting.
  • Is it time for dinner?
  • The dog ran quickly.

What is the main function of capitalization in a sentence?

  • To indicate a question.
  • To separate ideas.
  • To signify emphasis.
  • To show the beginning of a sentence. (correct)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses end punctuation?

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Which of the following accurately revises a fragment into a complete sentence?

<p>I prefer chocolate ice cream. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these groups of words is a proper sentence?

<p>There are two birds in the tree (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a group of words to express a complete thought?

<p>It has a subject and a verb. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly identifies a fragment?

<p>Before the sun sets。 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fused sentence?

<p>A sentence where two complete thoughts are joined without punctuation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly identifies a comma splice?

<p>My sister loves pizza, she eats it every week. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to revise a run-on sentence?

<p>Insert a semicolon to separate the independent clauses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you correct the run-on sentence: 'I enjoy hiking I also like swimming'?

<p>I enjoy hiking; I also like swimming. (A), I enjoy hiking. I also like swimming. (B), I enjoy hiking and I also like swimming. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What demonstrates a correct use of a conjunctive adverb to fix a run-on sentence?

<p>The sun was shining; however, it was still cold. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence contains a run-on structure?

<p>The dog barked loudly it was scared. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to revise the sentence: 'Jeremiah joined the school orchestra, he plays the violin.'?

<p>Both A and C. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence employs a correct revision technique for a run-on structure?

<p>The committee decided to meet; they had important issues to discuss. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the predicate in a sentence?

<p>It provides information about the subject. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains a complete subject?

<p>The tall, green grass swayed in the breeze. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of using a comma and coordinating conjunction correctly?

<p>They danced all night, yet they were tired. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the location of the complete predicate in the sentence 'The dog jumped over the fence.'

<p>At the end of the sentence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists components of a sentence correctly?

<p>Subject and predicate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Did Phoebe's brother win the poetry contest?', what is the complete subject?

<p>Phoebe's brother. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly splits the given statement into two separate sentences? 'Did you see the art exhibit my mom wouldn't let me attend?'

<p>Did you see the art exhibit? My mom wouldn't let me go. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to use a comma in the sentence 'I have always loved animals someday I'd like to be a veterinarian.'?

<p>I have always loved animals, so someday I'd like to be a veterinarian. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sentence

A group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

Sentence Fragment

An incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

Subject

The part of a sentence that names who or what the sentence is about.

Verb

The part of a sentence that tells what the subject is doing or being.

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Declarative Sentence

A sentence that makes a statement.

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Interrogative Sentence

A sentence that asks a question.

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Exclamatory Sentence

A sentence that expresses strong feelings or emotions.

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Imperative Sentence

A sentence that gives a command or makes a request.

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Run-on sentence

A sentence that combines two or more complete sentences without proper punctuation.

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Fused sentence

A run-on sentence where two complete sentences are joined without any punctuation.

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Comma splice

A run-on sentence where two complete sentences are joined with only a comma.

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Coordinating conjunction

A word that connects two complete sentences, showing the relationship between them.

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Semicolon

A punctuation mark (;) used to show a stronger connection between two independent clauses than a comma.

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Conjunctive adverb

A word that connects two complete sentences and shows a relationship between them.

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Revise by separating sentences

Fixing a run-on sentence by separating it into two distinct sentences.

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Revise with semicolon and conjunctive adverb

Fixing a run-on sentence by using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb.

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What are the two main parts of a sentence?

A sentence is made up of two main parts: the subject and the predicate.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the predicate of a sentence?

The predicate tells us what the subject is doing or being.

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What is the complete subject?

The complete subject includes all the words that identify the person or thing being described in the sentence.

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What is the complete predicate?

The complete predicate includes all the words that tell us something about the subject.

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Where can the complete subject appear in a sentence?

The complete subject can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.

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Where can the complete predicate appear in a sentence?

The complete predicate can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.

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How do you identify the complete subject in a sentence?

To identify the complete subject, underline all the words that identify the person or thing being described in the sentence.

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Study Notes

Sentence Structure

  • A sentence is a group of words containing a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.
  • A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.
  • Sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

Identifying Sentences and Fragments

  • Sentences (S) express complete thoughts.
  • Fragments (F) do not express complete thoughts.

Revising Fragments to Create Sentences

  • Word groups can be revised to form complete sentences, adding details and clarity.
  • Example: "standing in the lobby" becomes "I have been standing in the Lobby."

Run-On Sentences

  • Run-on sentences are two or more complete sentences combined without proper punctuation.
  • Two types exist: fused (no punctuation between sentences) and comma splices (sentences connected only by a comma).

Correcting Run-On Sentences

  • Run-on sentences can be corrected by separating them into separate sentences, using semicolons, or using conjunctive adverbs with commas.
    • Example: "The Delaware River is in eastern Pennsylvania the Ohio River is in Western Pennsylvania." becomes "The Delaware River is in eastern Pennsylvania; however, the Ohio River is in western Pennsylvania."

Subject and Predicate

  • A sentence has two main parts: subject (the who or what the sentence is about) and predicate (what is said about the subject).
  • The complete subject includes all words identifying the subject, and the complete predicate includes all words describing the subject.

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