Recognizing and Correcting Sentence Fragments

What is the primary goal when revising a sentence fragment?

• To attach it to the intended sentence

• To add more punctuation

• To make the sentence longer

• To change the subject of the sentence

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

• He finally found his place in life.

• Jennifer submitted an extra credit project.

• The Rescuers worked carefully.

• On top of the music business.

How should 'removing the debris piece by piece' be revised?

• Removing the debris piece by piece, the Rescuers worked carefully.

• The Rescuers worked carefully removing the debris piece by piece.

• The Rescuers removing the debris piece by piece.

• Removing the debris piece by piece.

What type of fragment is 'to increase her chances of passing the course'?

• An 'ing' phrase fragment

• A 'to' fragment

• A list fragment

• A complete sentence

Which of the following sentences contains a fragment introduced by a common phrase?

• The candidates avoided several important issues such as health care, military spending, and education funding.

• To increase her chances of passing the course, Jennifer submitted an extra credit project.

• The female mosquito searches out a blood meal.

• During their debate, the candidates avoided several important issues.

What should you rely on to recognize when a group of words cannot stand alone as a sentence?

• The number of commas

• The length of the sentence

• The subject of the sentence

• Your own knowledge

Which of the following is NOT a type of sentence fragment discussed?

• 'ing' phrase fragment

• 'to' fragment

• Adjective fragment

• List fragment

What is a common issue with fragments introduced by phrases like 'such as'?

• They do not need revision

• They are complete sentences

• They often lack proper punctuation

• They are always flagged by grammar checkers

Why might a grammar checker not flag a fragment introduced by 'for example'?

• It ignores common phrases

• It sees it as a complete sentence

• It only checks for 'ing' fragments

• It interprets it as a list

What must be connected to the subject in the sentence 'The female mosquito searches out a blood meal to obtain nutrients and then lays her eggs on standing water'?

• The subject itself

• The entire sentence

• The second part of the sentence

• The first part of the sentence