The learner will identify and correct sentence fragments.

Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

As we walked toward the lighthouse.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

As we walked toward the lighthouse.

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment -- an incomplete sentence.  

Complete sentences paint full pictures in the reader's mind. Fragmented sentences do not. They leave readers hanging.  

In this example, the words imply that something is going to happen, but they do not explain what. The reader is left asking the question, "What happened as they walked toward the lighthouse?"

To fix the sentence, either take out a word:

"As we walked toward the lighthouse" becomes "We walked toward the lighthouse."  

Or add words:

As we walked toward the lighthouse, we found the hidden path.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

As we walked toward the lighthouse.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment -- an incomplete sentence.  

Complete sentences paint full pictures in the reader's mind. Fragmented sentences do not. They leave readers hanging.  

In this example, the words imply that something is going to happen, but they do not explain what. The reader is left asking the question, "What happened as they walked toward the lighthouse?"

To fix the sentence, either take out a word:

"As we walked toward the lighthouse" becomes "We walked toward the lighthouse."  

Or add words:

As we walked toward the lighthouse, we found the hidden path.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Seeing the lighthouse reminded him of family trips to the lake.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Seeing the lighthouse reminded him of family trips to the lake.

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Seeing the lighthouse reminded him of family trips to the lake.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

The lighthouse looked smaller than he remembered.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

The lighthouse looked smaller than he remembered.

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

The lighthouse looked smaller than he remembered.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas.

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "whereas" sets up a comparison. The reader expects to learn something about another beacon that is different from the new beacon.

To fix it, add information:

The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas the old beacon produced a weak signal.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "whereas" sets up a comparison. The reader expects to learn something about another beacon that is different from the new beacon.

To fix it, add information:

The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas the old beacon produced a weak signal.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields.

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the words do not include an action word (verb), so the reader cannot form a complete picture of what should happen.

To fix it, add an action word:

Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields, protects welders from flying sparks.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the words do not include an action word (verb), so the reader cannot form a complete picture of what should happen.

To fix it, add an action word:

Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields, protects welders from flying sparks.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months.

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "Although" implies that something did not happen. The reader is left with the question, "What did not happen despite the extra work he did?"

To fix it, add information:

Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months, he did not earn enough to buy a new car.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "Although" implies that something did not happen. The reader is left with the question, "What did not happen despite the extra work he did?"

To fix it, add information:

Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months, he did not earn enough to buy a new car.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Because the team met the annual quota.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Because the team met the annual quota.

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "Because" implies that something good will result from the team's work, but the reader does not know what that result will be.

To fix it, add information either at the beginning or at the end:

Because the team met the annual quota, we received an extra vacation day.

Or:

The company awarded bonuses because the team met the annual quota.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Because the team met the annual quota.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "Because" implies that something good will result from the team's work, but the reader does not know what that result will be.

To fix it, add information either at the beginning or at the end:

Because the team met the annual quota, we received an extra vacation day.

Or:

The company awarded bonuses because the team met the annual quota.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Manufacturing jobs built economies.

Question 1 of 10

Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Manufacturing jobs built economies.

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Manufacturing jobs built economies.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Electrical wiring is challenging.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Electrical wiring is challenging.

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It contains a subject ("electrical wiring") and a verb/action word ("is") and it expresses a complete idea. 

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Question 1 of 10

Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Electrical wiring is challenging.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Complete

Explanation:

This is a complete sentence. It contains a subject ("electrical wiring") and a verb/action word ("is") and it expresses a complete idea. 

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Using fabricated metal parts besides.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Correct!

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Using fabricated metal parts besides.

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "besides" implies that there is something else to consider.

To fix the sentence, add information and/or re-arrange the words: Besides using fabricated metal parts, the company uses molded plastic pieces.

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Communication: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Incorrect

Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?

Using fabricated metal parts besides.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

Fragment

Explanation:

This is a fragment.  

In this example, the word "besides" implies that there is something else to consider.

To fix the sentence, add information and/or re-arrange the words: Besides using fabricated metal parts, the company uses molded plastic pieces.

 Finish
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