Sentence Fragments

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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 the main issue with sentence fragments.

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The main issue with sentence fragments is that they cannot stand alone as complete sentences, leading to confusion in writing.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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"Because I was late." This phrase does not provide 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 contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought, making it a fragment.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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

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"Although I was tired" is a dependent clause and does not stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What role do conjunctions play in sentence fragments?

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Conjunctions can connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, helping to form complete sentences.

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How can context help identify sentence fragments?

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Context can help identify sentence fragments by showing whether the group of words fits logically with surrounding sentences.