Sentence Flow Flashcards
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Which sentence corrects the comma splice? "The bell rang, students rushed out."
Answer: The bell rang, and students rushed out.
Adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma fixes the splice.
Which transition best signals an added idea?
Answer: In addition,
"In addition" introduces supporting or extra information.
Which sentence is a fragment?
Answer: Running quickly down the hallway.
It lacks a subject and a complete verb, so it is not a full sentence.
Which revision best combines: "Maria studied all night. Maria passed the exam."
Answer: Because Maria studied all night, she passed the exam.
Subordination with "because" shows the cause-and-effect relationship clearly.
Which word makes this list parallel? "He enjoys reading, writing, and ___."
Answer: drawing
"Drawing" matches the -ing form of the other list items.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to improve flow?
Answer: The road was icy; the cars slowed down.
A semicolon joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.
Which transition shows time order between events?
Answer: Afterward,
"Afterward" signals that one event follows another in time.