Conventions Review

TRUE or FALSE?TRUE or FALSE?

A phrase cannot be used as a complete sentence.

On its own, why is a subordinate clause a sentence fragment?

Although a subordinate clause contains a subject

and a verb, it has one word that hints at a question

which is left unanswered. It doesn’t make sense alone.

The moon shines through my window unfortunately it’s brightness keeps me awake.

The moon shines through my window; unfortunately, its

brightness keeps me awake.

Revise the following sentence fragment:

Listening to music.

Listening to music is my favorite thing to do.She was listening to music while writing a paper.

Listening to music and singing at the top of her lungs, Mrs. Brown did not realize her students could hear her through

the classroom walls.

TRUE or FALSE?TRUE or FALSE?

You can use a semicolon between two independent clauses, even if you don’t add a conjunctive adverb.

True or false: To fix a fused sentence, add a comma.

FALSE

Adding a comma only makes it a comma splice. To fix, you can:

• Add both a comma AND a coordinating conjunction• Add a period to split up into two sentences• Add a semicolon• Add a semicolon AND a conjunctive adverb

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Which of the following use correct punctuation?

All of the above

I wanted my secret crush to ask me to prom; but I guess I will have to go with my neighbor.

The clocks on the wall stopped ticking, time stood still.

I am tired and my lids are heavy, however I will not rest until this paper is finished.

The air was frigid and cold; however, their coats kept them warm.

Match the following:

Phrase

Independent clause

Fused sentence

Comma splice

Subordinate clause

Fragment if used alone

A run-on without punctuation

Lacks a subject and a verb

Complete sentence

A run-on that uses a comma

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Which is correct?

My professor is intelligent; I've learned a lot from her.

My professor is intelligent, and I've learned a lot from her.

My professor is intelligent; moreover, I've learned a lot from her.

My professor is intelligent. I've learned a lot from her.

All of the above

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Which is correct?

I ate three mango’s and I feel sick.

During the 04’ school year, fashion trends included sparkly jeans, platform sandals, and polo shirts.

The baby giraffes’ tongue was purple and tough.

That assignment is not mine, so it must be her’s.

Sometimes, people’s opinions really get to me.

I want someone who is romantic, I want to be loved again.

I can’t find my other shoe I remember kicking it

off in my room.

Dancing through life.

My dog ate my donut when I wasn’t

looking.

If you love something.

Subordinate clause fragment

Phrase fragment

Comma splice

Fused sentence

Independent clause

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