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How to turn a phrase or a fragment into clause that is a complete sentence?
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Three Ways to Turn a Fragment into a Complete Sentence
Attach. Attach the fragment to a nearby complete sentence. Incorrect: I forgot to eat breakfast. ...
Revise. Revise the fragment by adding whatever is missing – subject, verb, complete thought. ...
Rewrite. Rewrite the fragment or the entire passage that contains the fragment.
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A sentence that does not express a complete thought.?
No. A fragment does not express a complete thought, and could be a very long phrase or clause: "Jumping merrily from tree to tree as they went" is a fragment (object without predicate). A complete sentence might be only one or two words: "Wait." "He jumped." "Where's Waldo?"
If a sentence is a dependent clause with no subject is it a fragment?
Yes, a dependent clause without a subject is considered a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought on its own. It lacks the necessary components to function as a complete sentence.
If you leave a dependent clause or a phrase by itself what sentence error do you create?
sentence fragment
Is studied the the lesson carefully a complete fragment?
No, "studied the lesson carefully" is not a complete sentence fragment. It is a verb phrase, but it is missing a subject or complement to make it a complete sentence.
What do you called opposite of the sentence phrase or subordinate?
The opposite of a sentence phrase or subordinate can be a main clause or an independent clause. These are complete thoughts or ideas that can stand alone as a sentence.
Give you a example of sentence?
The length of his sentence is in question. A complete sentence is better than a fragment or a phrase.
When a sentence isn't a sentence?
A sentence must contain a subject and a verb to be considered grammatically correct. If a group of words lacks this structure, it is not a complete sentence. It may be a sentence fragment, a phrase, or a list.
Is on the beach an phrase or an indipenedent clause?
"On the beach" is a phrase, not an independent clause. It does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A group of words that does not express a complete thought is called a?
A sentence fragment is a group of words that do not express a complete idea due to the omission of a subject or verb (or both).Examples:The catrunning away from the strangerCold water
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 is an introductory phrase or a clause?
An introductory phrase or clause is a group of words at the beginning of a sentence that provides context or sets the stage for the main part of the sentence. It is not a complete sentence on its own and is usually followed by a comma.
What is an incomplete sentence also called?
An incomplete sentence is also called a fragment. It is a group of words that does not form a complete thought or express a complete idea.
