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 typically missing a subject or a verb.

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Identify the main characteristic of a sentence fragment.

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A sentence fragment often lacks a main clause, making it unable to stand alone as 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 has both a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Because I was late.' What is missing?

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This fragment is missing a main clause to complete the thought, such as 'I missed the bus because I was late.'

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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

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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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Example of a dependent clause: 'Although she was tired.' What is it missing?

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It is missing an independent clause to complete the thought, such as 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'

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What role does punctuation play in identifying fragments?

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Punctuation can indicate the end of a thought; if a sentence ends with a period but is incomplete, it may be a fragment.

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Identify a common mistake that leads to sentence fragments.

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A common mistake is using a subordinating conjunction (like 'because' or 'although') without an independent clause.

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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.