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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.
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What best describes how you could fix a sentence fragment that is a subordinate clause?
To fix a sentence fragment that is a subordinate clause, you can either combine it with an independent clause or rephrase it to form a complete sentence. Adding an independent clause will make it a dependent clause, allowing it to function as part of a complete sentence. Alternatively, you can revise the subordinate clause into an independent clause by providing any missing subject or verb it may have.
What clause relies on the rest of the sentence in order to express a complete thought?
A dependent clause relies on the rest of the sentence to form a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it is a sentence fragment that lacks a subject, verb, or both.
An independent clause without a subordinate clause is a sentence fragment?
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).
Is when you visited the museum last week a fragment or complete sentence?
"When you visited the museum last week" is a dependent clause, so it is a sentence fragment. It does not express a complete thought on its own and needs to be connected to an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
What does a dependent clause need to be considered a complete sentence?
A dependent clause needs at least a subject and a verb in order to make a complete sentence.
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.
A sentence have a dependent word at the beginning but no subject will that sentence be a fragment?
Which sentence use the passive voice? A. The free was planted by Mary. B. John searched for a job. C. The rain continued until dawn. D. Lies destroy friendship.
If you leave a dependent clause or a phrase by itself what sentence error do you create?
sentence fragment
A dependent clause without an attached independent clause is a sentence fragment t or f?
T
Is because i said so a sentence fragment?
Yes, "because I said so" is a dependent clause. By itself it is a fragment.
What best describes how you could fix a sentence fragment that is a subordinate clause?
To fix a sentence fragment that is a subordinate clause, you can either combine it with an independent clause or rephrase it to form a complete sentence. Adding an independent clause will make it a dependent clause, allowing it to function as part of a complete sentence. Alternatively, you can revise the subordinate clause into an independent clause by providing any missing subject or verb it may have.
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 clause relies on the rest of the sentence in order to express a complete thought?
A dependent clause relies on the rest of the sentence to form a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it is a sentence fragment that lacks a subject, verb, or both.
An independent clause without a subordinate clause is a sentence fragment?
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).
What is a because clause?
A dependent clause in a sentence beginning with "because." Ex: BECAUSE IT RAINED, the game was cancelled. BECAUSE IT RAINED is the because clause, and it is dependent because it is a fragment when it stands alone.
What is one easy way to spot a fragment?
With your eyes. <<--That's a fragment. At minimum, a sentence must contain a subject and predicate (I am, we are). lacking these, the sentence is a fragment, a clause.
What is independent and dependent?
An independent clause is a part or is a sentence,that has a verb and subject,and can be a sentence all by its self.A dependent clause is part of a sentence that has a subject and ver,but CAN NOT be a sentence alone! ex.independent clause-John is in it.(Can not be a sentence ,John is in what?) ex.dependent clause-John is in the red box.(Can be a sentence,the sentence tells what John is in.)
