Sentence Fragments (11-20)

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify a key characteristic of a sentence fragment.

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A key characteristic of a sentence fragment is that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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"Because I was late." This phrase does not express a complete thought.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding the missing subject or verb, or by connecting it to a complete sentence.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought, making it a fragment.

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Give an example of a dependent clause that is a fragment.

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"Although I like ice cream." This does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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How can you identify a fragment in a sentence?

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Look for phrases that lack a subject or verb, or that do not express a complete thought.

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What is a common mistake that leads to sentence fragments?

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A common mistake is starting a sentence with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because' or 'although') without completing the thought.