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Sentence fragments in English grammar are incomplete sentences lacking a subject, predicate, or complete thought. This text delves into types of fragments, differentiating them from independent and subordinate clauses, and methods to correct them. It also distinguishes sentence fragments from run-on sentences, emphasizing their use in various writing contexts.
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Sentence fragments can be classified into three types based on the missing components: subject, predicate, or both
Independent Clauses
Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while subordinate clauses require an independent clause to form a complete thought
Subordinate Clauses
Subordinate clauses cannot stand alone as sentences and must be attached to an independent clause
Sentence fragments can be corrected by adding the missing components to form a complete sentence
Asking questions such as who, what, when, where, why, or how can help identify sentence fragments
Sentence fragments are incomplete sentences, while run-on sentences consist of two or more independent clauses incorrectly joined
Sentence fragments may be used deliberately in informal contexts or for stylistic effect in creative writing
Brevity does not necessarily indicate a sentence fragment, as it can also be used in brief but complete sentences
Recognizing and amending sentence fragments is crucial for ensuring writing clarity and conveying coherent ideas
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Primary sentence structures in English
Simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.
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Incomplete sentence components
Lacks subject, predicate, or both.
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Effect of a sentence fragment on the reader
Leaves reader questioning, indicates incomplete idea.
