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Which of the following best describes a sentence fragment?
Which of the following best describes a sentence fragment?
- A complete sentence that has been incorrectly punctuated.
- An incomplete sentence that does not express a complete thought, but is punctuated as a complete sentence. (correct)
- A sentence containing two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
- A sentence that includes a dependent clause connected to an independent clause with correct punctuation.
Which of the following is an example of a dependent-clause fragment?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent-clause fragment?
- Because the weather was bad. (correct)
- Running quickly to the store.
- She is a talented artist.
- The cat sat on the mat.
What is the primary characteristic of a participial fragment?
What is the primary characteristic of a participial fragment?
- Starts with an infinitive verb form (to + verb).
- Includes a subject and a verb but lacks a complete thought.
- Begins with a non-finite verb in the -ing form. (correct)
- Begins with a subordinating conjunction.
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitival fragment?
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitival fragment?
Which type of sentence fragment is created when extra details are added to a sentence without proper connection?
Which type of sentence fragment is created when extra details are added to a sentence without proper connection?
What is the defining characteristic of a missing-subject fragment?
What is the defining characteristic of a missing-subject fragment?
Which of the following best describes a 'fused sentence'?
Which of the following best describes a 'fused sentence'?
What is a comma splice?
What is a comma splice?
How can a dependent-clause fragment be corrected by adding it to another sentence?
How can a dependent-clause fragment be corrected by adding it to another sentence?
What is one method to correct a dependent-word fragment?
What is one method to correct a dependent-word fragment?
What is the main characteristic of correcting a participial or infinitival fragment by attaching it to a sentence?
What is the main characteristic of correcting a participial or infinitival fragment by attaching it to a sentence?
How can a participial or infinitival fragment be corrected by turning it into a complete sentence?
How can a participial or infinitival fragment be corrected by turning it into a complete sentence?
What is the primary correction method for added-detail fragments?
What is the primary correction method for added-detail fragments?
Which method is most effective for correcting missing-subject fragments?
Which method is most effective for correcting missing-subject fragments?
What is the best way to revise the following: 'The sun set, it became dark.'?
What is the best way to revise the following: 'The sun set, it became dark.'?
How is this run-on sentence best corrected: 'The rain stopped the sun came out'?
How is this run-on sentence best corrected: 'The rain stopped the sun came out'?
What is the appropriate way to correct the following added-detail fragment: 'She is an accomplished pianist. Especially in classical music.'?
What is the appropriate way to correct the following added-detail fragment: 'She is an accomplished pianist. Especially in classical music.'?
Identify the type of fragment in the following sentence: 'After the concert ended.'
Identify the type of fragment in the following sentence: 'After the concert ended.'
Correct the sentence: 'They went to the park, it was fun.'
Correct the sentence: 'They went to the park, it was fun.'
Which method is used to correct this sentence: 'Running fast, he won the race.'?
Which method is used to correct this sentence: 'Running fast, he won the race.'?
Which best describes how to revise the sentence: 'To improve his grades.'?
Which best describes how to revise the sentence: 'To improve his grades.'?
Identify the best revision for: 'The team practiced hard, success was imminent.'
Identify the best revision for: 'The team practiced hard, success was imminent.'
What type of sentence error is present in the sentence: 'She laughed he cried'?
What type of sentence error is present in the sentence: 'She laughed he cried'?
Which of the following is a correctly written sentence?
Which of the following is a correctly written sentence?
What is the best way to avoid comma splices and fused sentences?
What is the best way to avoid comma splices and fused sentences?
Flashcards
Sentence fragment
Sentence fragment
An incomplete sentence punctuated as complete, lacking a complete thought.
Dependent-clause fragment
Dependent-clause fragment
A sentence fragment that begins with a subordinator (when, until, because, after).
Participial fragment
Participial fragment
A sentence fragment beginning with a non-finite verb in the -ing form.
Infinitival fragment
Infinitival fragment
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Added-detail fragment
Added-detail fragment
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Missing-subject fragment
Missing-subject fragment
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Run-on sentences
Run-on sentences
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Fused sentence
Fused sentence
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Comma splice
Comma splice
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Study Notes
- Academic Writing I and the Language Centre presents study notes on common errors in writing
Sentence Fragments
- A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence punctuated as complete
- It fails to express a complete thought
- "Chocolates", "Waiting for a long time", and "All the students" are examples
Types of Sentence Fragments
- Dependent-clause, participial, infinitival, added-detail, and missing-subject fragments are types of sentence fragments
Dependent-Clause Fragments
- Begin with a subordinator
- "When the door opened," "Until they finish playing the game," and "After the nurse arrived" are examples
- Commonly start with subordinating words like when, until, because, or after
Correcting Dependent-Clause Fragments
- Add the fragment to the sentence before or after it
- Alternatively, delete the dependent word, forming a new sentence
Participial Fragments
- Begin with non-finite verbs in the -ing form
- "Reading most of the information on the notice board" and "Sitting next to one another" are examples
Infinitival Fragments
- Start with the infinitive form of verbs, preceded by "to"
- "To avoid contracting Coronavirus" and "To qualify for the next level of the competition" are examples
Correcting Participial and Infinitival Fragments
- Attach the fragment to the sentence before or after it to correct
- Transform the fragment into a complete sentence by adding a subject and a correct verb form
Added-Detail Fragments
- Occur when details are added to sentences
- "Such as how to avoid plagiarism" and "Especially on the use of quotation marks" are examples
Correcting Added-Detail Fragments
- Make the fragment part of the preceding sentence
Missing-Subject Fragments
- Lack a subject
- "And began to read aloud" and "And donated them to the needy in their community" are examples
Correcting Missing-Subject Fragments
- Attach the fragment to the preceding sentence
- Add a subject to the fragment, creating a complete sentence
Run-On Sentences
- Contain two or more complete thoughts without adequate punctuation or joining words
- Fused sentences and comma splices are two types of run-on sentences
Run-Ons: Fused Sentences
- Two or more complete thoughts written together without punctuation
- "One of the children responded he was separated from the rest" is an example
Run-Ons: Comma Splices
- Occur when a comma is used to separate complete sentences or thoughts
- "One of the children responded, he was separated from the rest" is an example
Correcting Run-Ons
- Use a period and a capital letter to separate sentences
- Use a comma plus a joining word
- Use a semicolon
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