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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.
What else can I help you with?
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?
A sentence is defined as a group of words that express a complete thought and that can stand alone. A dependent clause, whether or not it has a subject, does not express a complete thought because it is dependent on the independent clause to help it stand. And a clause has to have a subject, and a verb, or else it is defined as a phrase.
If you leave a dependent clause or a phrase by itself what sentence error do you create?
sentence fragment
Is this an example of a sentence fragment although penguins look clumsy on land.?
Yes, the phrase "although penguins look clumsy on land" is an example of a sentence fragment. It begins with the subordinating conjunction "although," indicating that it is dependent on an independent clause to complete the thought. Without a main clause, it does not express a complete idea.
What are the 4 fragment problems?
The four fragment problems typically refer to issues that arise in writing when sentences are incomplete or lack necessary components. These include: Missing Subject: A fragment that does not include a subject, making it unclear who or what is being discussed. Missing Verb: A fragment that lacks a verb, resulting in an incomplete action or thought. Dependent Clause: A fragment that is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Phrase Fragment: A fragment that is a phrase, such as a prepositional or participial phrase, that does not convey a complete idea. Recognizing and correcting these fragments is essential for clear and effective writing.
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.
How do you correct a phrase fragment?
To correct a phrase fragment, identify the missing elements that make it a complete sentence, typically a subject and a verb. You can either add these elements to the fragment or connect the fragment to an adjacent complete sentence. For example, if the fragment is "Running through the park," you could revise it to "She was running through the park." This transformation ensures the thought is complete and grammatically correct.
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.
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)
