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Fragment Sentences:

Fragment Sentences Jessica Conlon Secondary English

The Basics:

The Basics What is a complete sentence? A subject – the actor in the sentence A predicate – the verb or action A complete thought – it can stand alone and still make sense

The Basics:

The Basics Some sentences can be very short, with two or three words expressing a complete thought, i.e. John waited. This sentence has a subject (John) and a verb (waited), and it expresses a complete thought. We can understand the idea completely because it is an independent clause. Being able to find the main subject, main verb and complete thought are key to identifying fragments.

The Basics:

The Basics A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence . Some fragments are incomplete because they lack: A verb A subject Both Dependent clauses have a subject and a verb. They look like complete sentences but do not express a complete thought. They are called “ dependent ” because they can not stand on their own.

Dependent Clause:

Dependent Clause Look at these dependent clauses: Because his car was in the shop. After the rain stops. When you finally take the test. Since you asked. If you want to go with me.

Dependent Clause:

Dependent Clause What do you think when you see these dependent clauses? Because his car was in the shop. (What did he do?) After the rain stops. (What then?) When you finally take the test. (What will happen?) Since you asked. (Will you get the answer?) If you want to go with me. (What should you do?)

Subordinators:

Subordinators Subordinators , or subordinating conjunctions are a special group of words that makes thoughts complete. It is the first word in a sentence, like: Because After When Since If

Subordinators:

Subordinators Subordinating conjunctions do 3 things: Join two sentences together Make one of the sentences dependent on the other for a complete thought (make a dependent clause) Indicate a logical relationship

Subordinators:

Subordinators Common subordinators & T he relationships they indicate: Cause/Effect : because, since, so that Comparison/Contrast : although, even though, though, whereas, while Place & Manner : how, however, where, wherever Possibility/Conditions : if, whether, unless Relation : that, which, who Time : after, as, before, since, when, why, until Want to try?

Subordinators:

Subordinators The subordinator does not have to be at the beginning of the sentence. The dependent clause and the independent clause can switch places, but the whole clause moves together. These clauses switched places in the sentence: Because his car was in the shop , John took the bus. John took the bus because his car was in the shop . Every dependent clause needs to be attached to an independent clause – because the independent clause can stand on its own.

Finding & Fixing Fragments:

Finding & Fixing Fragments First : Recognize the subject, the verb and complete thought. Second : Scan your sentences for subordinating conjunctions. Third : If you find one, identify the whole dependent clause (the subject and verb that go with the subordinator), and then make sure they’re attached to an independent clause. In conclusion… John took the bus. (Independent clause) Because his car was in the shop. (Dependent clause /fragment sentence) Solution : John took the bus because his car was in the shop.

Question 1:

Question 1 Which of the following is a fragment? a . Emily was a little nervous about Monday. b. Her first day at her new job. c. Neither of the above. d. Both of the above.

Question 1:

Question 1 Which of the following is a fragment? Emily was a little nervous about Monday. Her first day at her new job. Neither of the above. Both of the above.

Question 2:

Question 2 Which of the following is a fragment? Because she wanted to be rested in the morning. Emily knew she had to go to sleep. a. Because she wanted to be rested in the morning. b. Emily knew she had to go to sleep. c. Neither of the above. d. Both of the above.

Question 2:

Question 2 Which of the following is a fragment? Because she wanted to be rested in the morning. Emily knew she had to go to sleep. Because she wanted to be rested in the morning. Emily knew she had to go to sleep. Neither of the above. Both of the above.

Question 3:

Question 3 Which of the following is a fragment? Soon she fell asleep. Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well. a. Soon she fell asleep. b . Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well. c. Neither of the above. d. Both of the above.

Question 3:

Question 3 Which of the following is a fragment? Soon she fell asleep. Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well. Soon she fell asleep. Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well. Neither of the above. Both of the above.

Question 4:

Question 4 How would you correct this fragment? It was not difficult. The choice between paint colors. a . It was not difficult, the choice. Between paint colors. b . It was not difficult. It is easy to make the choice between paint colors. c . It was not difficult, the choice between. Paint colors. d . No change.

Question 4:

Question 4 How would you correct this fragment? It was not difficult. The choice between paint colors. It was not difficult, the choice. Between paint colors. It was not difficult. It is easy to make the choice between paint colors. It was not difficult, the choice between. Paint colors. No change.

Question 5:

Question 5 How would you correct this fragment? Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone. a . Moving frequently is not easy for everyone. b . Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone. c . Moving frequently is. Not easy for everyone. d . No change.

Question 5:

Question 5 How would you correct this fragment? Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone. Moving frequently is not easy for everyone . Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone. Moving frequently is. Not easy for everyone. No change.

References:

References The Writing Center: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ( 2007). Fragments . Retrieved March 30, 2011, from http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/fragments.html Capital Community College Foundation. (2005). Sentence Fragments . Retrieved March 30, 2011 from http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/fragments.htm

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