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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.
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Were greedy for more gold sentence or fragment?
The phrase 'were greedy for more gold' is a fragment. Who was greedy? Correct: The men were greedy for more gold. The miners were greedy for more gold.
What is a phrase fragment?
It is a fragment that shouldn't be capitalized or punctuated.
What is a participial phrase fragment?
Describing a participial phrase fragment and figuring out how to do it. No, leaving it for someone smarter than I.
Differentiate a phrase from a fragment?
no,because not all phrase has not a complete thought.
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 it correct to say there was some food?
It depends. Was there some food? If so, it's correct to say, "there was some food".
What is one way to correct a fragment?
A sentence fragment can be joined to another fragment or sentence, or the missing part (subject, predicate, object) can be supplied.
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 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 you correct a sentence fragment by adding a subject and?
Yes, you can correct a sentence fragment by adding a subject and a verb to create a complete thought. For example, if the fragment is "Running through the park," you could revise it to "She is running through the park." This transformation provides both a subject and a verb, turning the fragment into a complete sentence.
What is a verbal phrase fragment?
A verbal phrase fragment is a group of words that includes a verb but is incomplete and does not express a complete thought on its own. It lacks either a subject or a complete verb. Example: "Running to catch the bus."
What phrase can you put in front of a group of words to if it is a fragment or a sentence?
"you are a nice person" is a fragment. you can say "I am thinking you are a nice person." which makes a sentence. VOILA.
