Fragment Run-on and Comma Splice Flashcards
What type of sentence lacks either a subject or a predicate?
Fragment
What error occurs when two or more sentences are combined without proper punctuation or conjunctions?
Run-on sentence
What mistake happens when two complete sentences are incorrectly divided by a comma?
Comma splice
Which of the following is a sentence fragment? a) The dog barked loudly. b) Running through the forest. c) I love reading books. d) She completed the assignment.
b) Running through the forest.
Which is the correct way to fix the following run-on sentence? “I went to the mall I bought new shoes.” a) I went to the mall, I bought new shoes. b) I went to the mall. I bought new shoes. c) I went to the mall I, bought new shoes. d) I went to the mall but bought new shoes.
b) I went to the mall. I bought new shoes.
What principle in writing ensures that elements in a sentence follow the same grammatical structure?
Parallelism
What conjunctions require parallel structure when listing items?
Coordinating conjunctions
Which sentence follows correct parallelism? a) I enjoy hiking, swimming, and to ride my bike. b) I enjoy hiking, swimming, and biking. c) I enjoy to hike, swim, and biking. d) I enjoy hiking, swimming, and I bike.
b) I enjoy hiking, swimming, and biking.
Which of the following sentences correctly follows correlative conjunctions? a) She not only likes to dance, but she also enjoys singing. b) She not only likes to dance, but also singing. c) She likes not only dancing, but also she sings. d) She likes dancing and also singing.
a) She not only likes to dance, but she also enjoys singing.
What type of claim uses evidence such as studies or reports to prove the truth of an idea?
Claim of Fact
What claim is based on morals, principles, and what is socially acceptable?
Claim of Value
What claim suggests an action or change to address a particular issue?
Claim of Policy
Which of the following is a claim of policy? a) Many Filipinos suffered during World War II. b) The Japanese government should compensate war victims. c) The Japanese soldiers were very cruel. d) World War II affected millions of people worldwide.
b) The Japanese government should compensate war victims.
Which type of claim involves classifying past, present, or future events? a) Claim of Fact b) Claim of Value c) Claim of Policy d) None of the above
a) Claim of Fact
What type of argument presents both sides, acknowledges their strengths and weaknesses, and finds common ground?
Rogerian Argument
What type of argument follows a structured approach: introduction, claim, supporting details, and conclusion?
Classic Argument
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a Classic Argument? a) To provide new evidence b) To summarize key points and reinforce the stance c) To introduce an opposing argument d) To dismiss the audience’s doubts
b) To summarize key points and reinforce the stance
Which of the following is a key feature of a Rogerian Argument? a) Defining key terms b) Taking a one-sided stance c) Finding common ground d) Using only emotional appeals
c) Finding common ground
What fallacy assumes a different outcome would have happened if the past had changed?
Hypothesis Contrary to Fact
What fallacy attacks a person’s character rather than addressing their argument?
Poisoning the Well
What logical fallacy involves using two opposing premises that contradict each other?
Contradictory Premises
Which of the following is an example of Appeal to Sympathy? a) If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam. b) He failed the exam, so his argument about the topic is invalid. c) Please don’t leave me, I have no one else! d) You need experience to get a job, but you need a job to gain experience.
c) Please don’t leave me, I have no one else!
What refers to the highness or lowness of a speaker’s voice?
Pitch
What is the emphasis placed on a syllable that helps distinguish the meaning of a word?
Stress
