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Grammar Basics and Common Mistakes
Grammar Basics and Common Mistakes
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Review of common grammar mistakes.
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1
Which sentence is CORRECT?
Flash cards can help, many students use them.
Finding a good study partner.
Fall break is 4 weeks away we should plan a trip.
Because studying is hard, many schools offer tutors.
2
What is the definition of a run-on sentence?
A sentence that contains only a dependent clause.
A really, really, really, long sentence.
A sentence with no punctuation.
Two independent clauses running together without separation
3
Which sentence is a fragment?
Despite eating well, Jill still developed diabetes.
Cotton candy is not a suitable breakfast food.
Children should eat nutritious food.
Many products made from soy beans.
4
FANBOYS, or coordinating conjunctions, link what two things together?
Two dependent clauses
One independent clause and one dependent clause
Two independent clauses
Two phrases
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What is the definition of a phrase?
Part of a sentence containing a subject or a verb; not both
Part of a sentence that is only 2-3 words long
Part of sentence containing both a subject and a verb
Part of a sentence that makes a clause dependent.
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Identify the subordinating conjunction: Because it was hot, Kim left her jacket at home.
Because
left
Kim
at
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What is the definition of a comma splice?
A comma that comes before a coordinating conjunction.
A comma separating two independent clauses.
A comma separating an independent and a dependent clause.
An extra comma.
8
Which sentence is CORRECT?
Because of its incredible versatility and nutritional value.
The doctor's office was crowded, I had to wait 45 minutes.
Watching the season finale of my favorite game show.
I sat down.
9
Which sentence contains a run-on?
I went to the bookstore, but they were out of books!
He is taking 5 classes they are all writing-intensive.
I was eager to begin school even though I dreaded homework.
She decided to get a tutor because biology was hard.
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Which sentence contains a comma splice?
The donuts at the game were hot, fresh, and sweet.
The quarterback, who was a rookie, played very well.
Despite the hot weather, we had a great time at the game.
The game was close, both teams played well.
