Asked by Nathan Womer on Jun 18, 2024
Verified
The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Impressed that the students were fiercely competitive and working on a high level.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice
Fiercely Competitive
engaging in activities or endeavors with intense determination to succeed or win, often beyond the norm.
High Level
A term describing something that is of a superior or advanced status, complexity, or degree in a particular context.
- Acknowledge the importance of proper punctuation in multiple sentence frameworks.
- Establish the variance between sentences that are constructed correctly, fragmentary sentences, sentences that continue unnecessarily, and comma splice mistakes.
Verified Answer
EP
Erica PhillipsJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This sentence is a fragment. It lacks a main verb and does not form a complete thought. It could be revised by adding a main verb, such as "I was" or "The teacher was".
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the importance of proper punctuation in multiple sentence frameworks.
- Establish the variance between sentences that are constructed correctly, fragmentary sentences, sentences that continue unnecessarily, and comma splice mistakes.