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What is a sentence fragment?
A sentence fragment is a string of words that does not form a complete sentence; there is a necessary component of a complete sentence missing.
What are the two common missing components in a sentence fragment?
The two common missing components in a sentence fragment are a subject (usually a noun) or a predicate (verb or verb phrase).
Give an example of a sentence fragment with a missing subject.
An example of a sentence fragment with a missing subject is: 'Who shows no improvement.'
Give an example of a sentence fragment with a missing predicate.
An example of a sentence fragment with a missing predicate is: 'What are the doctors doing.'
How can fragments be corrected?
Fragments can be corrected by identifying the missing element (subject or predicate) and including it in the sentence.
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