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An independent clause without a subordinate clause is a sentence fragment?
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An independent clause without a subordinate clause is NOT a sentence fragment. It is an independent clause, therefore it can stand "independently," or alone.
However, if you decide to use a subordinating clause, you will need to add a dependent clause because subordinating conjunctions (because, after, although, et al) are used to create a complex sentences(an independent + dependent clause).
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Subordinate in a sentence?
Take the sentence, "I'm going home because I am tired." There are two clauses: "I'm going home" is an independent clause, because it would make sense to say it without the other clause. "Because I am tired" is a subordinate (or dependent) clause. It wold not make sense to say it unless either you also said the independent clause, or somehow the connection was obvious, as if someone had just asked you why you are going home.
Combine the fragment with the independent clause to create a complete sentence Working without taking a break. We try to get as much work done as we can in an hour.?
We try to get as much work done as we can in an hour without taking a break.
What part of speech is a preposition?
A preposition is a part of speech used to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It typically indicates location, direction, time, or the relationship between nouns or pronouns.
Is this afternoon after breakfast a run on sentence?
Yes, the phrase "this afternoon after breakfast" is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction to connect them. To correct it, you could separate the clauses into two sentences or add a conjunction like "and" or "so."
Is this a sentence fragment or a run-on While I was driving to work and there was an accident on the road but I didn't stop.?
This is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation or coordination. A way to correct it would be, "While I was driving to work, there was an accident on the road, but I didn't stop."
Can at be the first word of a sentence?
Yes, "at" can be the first word of a sentence for a grammatically correct sentence. Usually, at is used to start a subordinate clause. A subordinate clause is the part of a sentence that isn't correct all by itself. An example of a subordinate clause is "At my house". Notice that the previous sentence is a fragment. It is a subordinate clause. However when you add an independent clause, (the part of a sentence that is correct all by itself) you have a grammatically correct sentence. An example of a grammatically correct sentence that includes a subordinate clause is "At my house, my friend lost his tooth". In almost all cases, at can be used to start a sentence. Use your common sense or ask a teacher, etc. to find out when using "at" to start a sentence is incorrect. For your help, I will write some examples of when using "at" to start a sentence is correct, and when it is incorrect.Correct:-At a mountain I saw an experienced hiker climbing without safety equipment.-At soccer practice I scored a goal.Incorrect:-At the park. (Fragment)-At the football game.(While the two incorrect sentences could be used as answers to questions, they are fragments, which makes them grammatically incorrect.)Having trouble with my description of subordinate and independent clauses? I have given you some examples of both to clarify. The words in italics are the subordinate/independent clauses.Subordinate Clauses in Sentences:At a mountain I saw an experienced hiker climbing without safety equipment.The subordinate clause in the previous sentence was "At a mountain".Independent Clauses in Sentences:At a mountain I saw an experienced hiker climbing without safety equipment. The independent clause in the previous sentence was "I saw an experienced hiker climbing without safety equipment".Note that in most cases, English teachers would prefer the independent clause to be at the beginning of the sentence as this makes the sentence clearer to the reader.
A dependent clause without an attached independent clause is a sentence fragment t or f?
T
Is a dependent clause without an attached independent clause considered a sentence fragment?
Yes, it is. That is why it is called "a dependent clause." It is dependent upon the independent clause.
What is a fragmental sentence?
A fragment is a sentence that isn't a complete sentence. Example: I have. *or* I Like. They both have subjects and verbs but no predicates.
What kind of sentence is without regret?
incomplete, or a sentence fragment
If a sentence has no punctuation at the end is it a fragment?
The absence of punctuation does not in itself cause a string of words to be defined as a fragment, nor does the presence of punctuation cause a string of words to be defined as a sentence. A sentence without a full stop is not a fragment; it is a sentence without a full stop. A phrase followed by a full stop is not a sentence; it is a fragment.
Is the sentence preoperatively without symptoms or itching a fragment sentence?
yes
How you do you tell a sentence from a fragment?
A sentence will have both a subject and a predicate (or one that is understood, for imperatives, e.g. "Stop!" = You must stop! / You should stop!) A sentence fragment will be missing either a subject or a predicate, or may be a dependent clause without an independent clause. Sentence: John has a dog that likes to play. Fragment: Has a dog that likes to play (no subject) Fragment: A dog that likes to play (no predicate for dog) Fragment: That likes to play (no independent clause) Sometimes fragments are acceptable in literary forms, e.g. where used for effect. "The killer had struck again! In broad daylight. And gotten away." (the phrase and clause are fragments that should have been part of the sentence)
What part of speech is a preposition?
A preposition is a part of speech used to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It typically indicates location, direction, time, or the relationship between nouns or pronouns.
What is an independent clause sentence?
A sentence has a subject and a verb. It is a complete thought and can stand on it's own. A clause is not a complete thought. It is missing a subject or verb. It cannot stand on it's own.
Is the phrase eight inches of snow a fragment or sentence?
The fact that it is "a phrase" suggests that it is not a sentence. It is a fragment (a noun, subject) without a verb as a predicate, e.g. "Eight inches of snow fell."
Can a fragment have a subject?
By definition a fragment is just "part" of a sentence. I suppose you could have the subject in that part, but it would be hard to refer to it as the subject without the rest of the sentence to define it's role.
