Sentence Types, Parts, & Structure
How does a dependent clause differ from an independent clause?
A dependent clause isn't a complete sentence on its own, while an independent clause can be a stand alone sentence.
What do we call two or more words that relate to each other?
A phrase
What is not an example of a phrase in writing?
Dependent
When using coordinating conjunctions like but, and, or, and so writers should?
Edit to make the words on either side of the conjunction parallel.
What type of sentence shows strong emotion?
Exclamatory
What type of sentence might have an implied subject?
Imperative
What is wrong with the following sentence? Clint didn't talk much he just stared you down with cold, dead eyes.
It is a regular run-on sentence
What is a problem with the following sentence? Looking for his favorite pair of glasses.
It is a sentence fragment
What is a true statement regarding parallel structure in a series of items?
It often highlights verb tenses that agree.
What is not a good way to fix the following sentence? Jones is a terrific agent she is the best marksman we have.
Put a comma after 'agent'
What punctuation is used for interrogative sentences?
Question mark
What is the correct list of coordinating conjunctions?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so