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Learn how to identify and correct sentence fragments in writing. This guide covers practices for distinguishing between fragments and complete sentences, focusing on ensuring all essential elements are present. Improve your grammar skills with examples and tips.
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“Language Pet Peeves” Usage/Spelling/Grammar Sentence Fragments
September 30, 2016 Sentence Fragment- a group of words that does not express a complete idea; an important idea/word, such as a noun, verb, or both has been left out.
Practice- Fragment or Sentence?Missing a noun (subject) or verb? 1. As the car drove up the driveway. • Dr. Ben Carson ran for President. • Can we go? • The crowd at the stadium. • Because traffic was heavy.