Sentence Fragment Flashcard

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What is a sentence fragment?

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An incomplete sentence that lacks either a subject, a verb, or both.

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Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment? a) The cat sat on the mat. b) Running through the park. c) She is a doctor. d) I like to read books.

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Running through the park.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment can be identified by looking for a group of words that is missing either a subject or a predicate.

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Which of the following is a correct way to fix a sentence fragment? a) Adding a subject and a verb. b) Removing unnecessary words. c) Combining it with another sentence. d) All of the above.

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All of the above.

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What are some common causes of sentence fragments?

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Missing subjects or verbs, incomplete thoughts, and dependent clauses without independent clauses.

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Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment? a) The sun is shining brightly. b) Because I was tired. c) She went to the store. d) He likes to play soccer.

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Because I was tired.

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How can you correct the sentence fragment 'Walking in the park.'?

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I enjoy walking in the park.

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What is the difference between a sentence fragment and a complete sentence?

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A sentence fragment is incomplete and lacks either a subject, a verb, or a complete thought, while a complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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Which of the following is NOT a sentence fragment? a) Eating an apple. b) The dog barked loudly. c) After the rain stopped. d) She ran to catch the bus.

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After the rain stopped.

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What is the main purpose of correcting sentence fragments?

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To ensure sentences are complete and convey a clear meaning.