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What major error is created when a dependent clause is punctuated as an
independent clause?
fragment
What major error is created when two independent clauses are separated only by
a comma?
Comma slice
What major error is created when two independent clauses are separated by
nothing at all?
fused sentence
What is it called when a plural subject agrees with a plural form of a verb?
Subject-verb agreement
Identify the fragment. The team played well the team did lose
Whereas the team played well.
Identify the comma splice.
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I went to the store, and I bought a DVD.
I went to the store I bought a DVD.
I went to the store; I bought a DVD.
I went to the store, I bought a DVD.
I went to the store, I bought a DVD.
Identify the fused sentence
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I went to the store, and I bought a DVD.
I went to the store I bought a DVD.
I went to the store; I bought a DVD.
I went to the store, I bought a DVD.
I went to the store I bought a DVD.
Identify the problem with subject-verb agreement.
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The Cascade Mountains are beautiful.
The team play tonight.
The concert was a success.
Where are my notes for class?
The team play tonight.
Identify the simple sentence.
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Although many students dislike it, studying is necessary to pass.
Studying is necessary to pass a class.
Students do not like studying for class, but it is necessary to pass.
Though students may not like it, studying is necessary to pass a class, and it is
expected.
Studying is necessary to pass a class.