Fragments

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What is a fragment?

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

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Identify a fragment in the following options: 'I cut the grass this summer to earn the money to buy a car.' 'The car started.' 'The cool breeze felt good to my sunburned face.' 'Watching television and eating snack foods every day all summer long.'

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'Watching television and eating snack foods every day all summer long.' is a fragment.

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Is 'Considering that students are always hungry.' a fragment?

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Yes, it is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of fixing a fragment?

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The purpose of fixing a fragment is to make it a complete sentence that conveys a clear idea.

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Which of the following can fix the fragment 'Even though I'm hungry'?

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Both 'I can wait until class is over.' and 'I have to focus on my work.' can fix the fragment.

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Is 'Ms. LaFoy and I.' a fragment?

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Yes, it is a fragment because it lacks a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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Is 'Joined our Girl Scout troop.' a fragment?

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Yes, it is a fragment because it does not have a subject.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes at least a subject and a verb.

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How can you identify a fragment?

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You can identify a fragment by checking if it has a subject and a verb and if it expresses a complete thought.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'I joined the Girl Scout troop last year.' is a complete sentence.