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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Primary sentence structures in English
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Incomplete sentence components
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Effect of a sentence fragment on the reader
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Sentence fragments can be categorized into ______ primary types based on missing elements.
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A fragment starting with a subordinating conjunction, like 'Although the sun was shining,' is missing a ______ to be complete.
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Definition of Independent Clause
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Example of Independent Clause
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Definition of Subordinate Clause
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To fix the fragment 'Despite the cold,' one must add a ______ and ______, like in 'Despite the cold, he ______ to go for a walk.'
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The incomplete phrase 'During the lecture,' can be made complete by providing ______ ______, resulting in 'She ______ notes during the lecture.'
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Components of a complete sentence
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Sentence fragment identification questions
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Sentence fragments in creative writing
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______ sentences are made up of two or more clauses improperly connected without correct ______ or ______.
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Defining Sentence Fragments
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Sentence Fragments vs. Brevity
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Sentence Fragments vs. Run-On Sentences
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