Question

1. A sentence fragment

expresses a complete thought
fails to express a complete thought
connects two complete thoughts together
puts two incomplete thoughts together
2. A dependent clause is a group of words that

leaves a thought unfinished
can make sense on its own
makes up a sentence
uses inappropriate punctuation
3. A run-on sentence is

missing a subject
missing a verb
a writing error
an incomplete thought
4. A group of words that includes a subject and verb and makes sense on its own is a

sentence
dependent clause
frag

Answer 1

Let's use the sentence: "I ate breakfast, then I went to school."

1. fails to express a complete thought. "then I went to school."

2. makes up a sentence "then I went to school." HELPS "I ate breakfast"

3. a writing error "I ate breakfast and said bye to my mom then went to school."

4. sentence "I ate breakfast, then I went to school."

Answer 2

To correct a run-on sentence you should place a (5 points)

semicolon between the two independent clauses
semicolon between the two dependent clauses
comma between the two independent clauses
comma between the two dependent clauses
6. Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment? (5 points)

I watched the movie.
It was funny.
We went together.
Because I don't drive.
7. Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment? (5 points)

Let's play a video game.
Do you have this one?
Since you don't have it.
We can play something else.
8. Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence? (5 points)

Baseball is an amazing sport to play and to watch.
Nothing beats the thrill of the sport on the diamond.
I hope you like watching baseball, I really love it.
If you don't watch it, you don't know what you're missing.
9. Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence? (5 points)

Swimming is a good sport it helps build muscle.
He has been a swimmer since he was very young.
Because of this, he has grown up to be quite strong.
He will probably love swimming his entire life.
10. Which of the following correctly uses a semicolon? (5 points)

Dinner; is the most important part of my day.
After a good dinner; I like to have something sweet.
My favorite thing to eat; is dessert.
I like ice cream; it is delicious.

Answer 3

comma between the two dependent clauses

Because I don't drive.

Baseball is an amazing sport to play and to watch.

Since you don't have it.

Swimming is a good sport it helps build muscle.

I like ice cream; it is delicious.

Answer 4

Choose one of the words you selected to study in this unit and provide a definition for it. (10 points)

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12. Choose a different word from those you selected to study in this unit and use it correctly in an original sentence. Use proper grammar and spelling. Note: You must write your own original sentence to receive points for this question. (10 points)

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13. Choose a different word from those you selected to study in this unit and explain where you have heard it used previously. Write the sentence you heard with the vocabulary word in it and include who used the word and when it was used. Use proper grammar and spelling. (10 points)

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14. Choose one of the words you selected to study in this unit that you have not previously discussed on this quiz. What does the word mean? When and how could you use this? Use proper grammar and spelling. (10 points)

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15. Choose one of the words you selected to study in this unit that you have not previously discussed on this quiz. Explain why you chose to study this word and how you have used it in your daily life. Use proper grammar and spelling. (10 points)

Answer 5

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