The learner will identify and correct sentence fragments.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
As we walked toward the lighthouse.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
As we walked toward the lighthouse.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
As we walked toward the lighthouse.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Seeing the lighthouse reminded him of family trips to the lake.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Seeing the lighthouse reminded him of family trips to the lake.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Seeing the lighthouse reminded him of family trips to the lake.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
The lighthouse looked smaller than he remembered.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
The lighthouse looked smaller than he remembered.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
The lighthouse looked smaller than he remembered.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
The new beacon's signal was strong and steady, whereas.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Safety gear, such as high-intensity face shields.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Although he worked extra shifts during the busiest months.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Because the team met the annual quota.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Because the team met the annual quota.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Because the team met the annual quota.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Manufacturing jobs built economies.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Manufacturing jobs built economies.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Manufacturing jobs built economies.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It paints a complete picture in the reader's mind.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Electrical wiring is challenging.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Electrical wiring is challenging.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It contains a subject ("electrical wiring") and a verb/action word ("is") and it expresses a complete idea.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Electrical wiring is challenging.
Complete
This is a complete sentence. It contains a subject ("electrical wiring") and a verb/action word ("is") and it expresses a complete idea.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Using fabricated metal parts besides.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Using fabricated metal parts besides.
Fragment
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.
Is the following sentence complete? Or, is it a fragment of a sentence?
Using fabricated metal parts besides.
Fragment
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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