What is a group of words punctuated like a sentence but unable to stand alone called?
a. Comma splice
b. Run-on sentence
c. Sentence fragment
d. Dangling modifier
c. Sentence fragment
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Some of the following sentences contain unnecessary shifts in time or person. Identify whether
each sentence is correct or includes a shift; then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate the shift in time or person. Keep the logic of the sentence in mind when revising. People who smoke cigarettes affect others people's health and your own. (correct, shift) What will be an ideal response?
Add commas to the following sentences according to the first set of commas rules, those that
show how commas are used to separate elements. Remember to add commas here for three reasons: 1) to separate two independent clauses joined by a fanboys; 2) to separate items in a series or items in dates and addresses; and 3) to separate introductory (or tag) words, phrases, and clauses from the rest of the sentence. Some sentences are correct and do not need commas. The ingredients for the soup include split peas carrots onions thyme and salt and pepper. What will be an ideal response?
Where does the narrator say his "black face fades"?
What will be an ideal response?
Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
• Juice City is the only juice bar in town. Juice City has an extensive menu. • The professor arrived five minutes late to class. The professor entered the room panting. • The new show about zombies is the highest-rated show on the network. The new show airs once a week. • Angelica listened to headphones. Angelica danced to her favorite song. • The credit card company targeted college students. The credit card company charged a high interest rate.