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 typically lacks a main clause.

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Identify a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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

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A fragment is an incomplete thought, while a complete sentence conveys a full idea with a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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"Because Penelope weaves the loom while Odysseus is away." is a fragment because it does not stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a main clause?

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A main clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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"Although Poseidon makes the seas rough for Odysseus" is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone.

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What role does punctuation play in identifying fragments?

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Punctuation can indicate the end of a thought; improper punctuation may lead to fragments being mistaken for complete sentences.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.