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FRAGMENTSBecause they can’t be left unfinished.
DEFINITION
• Incomplete sentences
• Types:
• Dependent clauses that have become detached from main clause.
• Written as a main clause without a subject or verb.
EXAMPLES
• Detached dependent clause
• Loyola offers many majors in engineering. Such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
• I need to find a new roommate. Because the one I have now isn't working out too well.
EXAMPLES
• Main clause lacking subject or verb
• With the ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the product.
• Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.
OPTIONS FOR REVISING
• Combine clauses with appropriate punctuation.
• Loyola offers many majors in engineering. Such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
• Loyola offers many majors in engineering, such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
OPTIONS FOR REVISING
• Combine clauses
• I need to find a new roommate. Because the one I have now isn't working out too well.
• I need to find a new roommate because the one I have now isn't working out too well.
OPTIONS FOR REVISING
• Turn the fragment into a direct object.
• Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.
• They found toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.
OPTIONS FOR REVISING
•Add a main verb.
•Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.
•Toys of all kinds were thrown everywhere.
OPTIONS FOR REVISING
• Remove a preposition.
• With the ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the product.
• The ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the product.
OPTIONS FOR REVISING
• Turn the phrase into an appositive or adjective phrase.
• A story with deep thoughts and emotions.
• Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," a story with deep thoughts and emotions, has impressed critics for decades.
OPTIONS FOR REVISING
• Rearrange word order.
• For doing freelance work for a competitor got Phil fired.
• Phil got fired for doing freelance work for a competitor.
HOW WOULD YOU FIX THE FRAGMENT?
• There are many effects of exercise. Such as fitness and better concentration.
• He drank so much coffee that morning. Making him go to the bathroom all day.
• I need to go to sleep early today. Because I slept late last night.
HOW WOULD YOU FIX THE FRAGMENT?
• Our new library has a beautiful view of the lake. Which is why students love to go there to study.
• A beautiful new house.
• Without knowing that the water was polluted.
• By studying very hard every day.
HOW WOULD YOU FIX THE FRAGMENT?
• Make three for a partner.
Content by Mariam Mazboudi, PhD
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