Fixing Sentence Fragments Effectively

What is a sentence fragment?

• A complete sentence with a subject and verb

• A phrase punctuated as a complete sentence

• A sentence with a conjunction

• A sentence with multiple clauses

Which of the following is necessary for a complete sentence?

• A noun and a preposition

• A subject and a verb

• A subject and an adjective

• A verb and an adverb

What is the role of an auxiliary verb?

• To act as the main verb

• To help the main verb

• To function as a noun

• To replace the main verb

Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary verb?

• Run

• Quickly

• Is

• Beautiful

How can you revise the fragment 'Driving down the California coast in a convertible' to make it a complete sentence?

• Driving down the California coast in a convertible.

• Driving down the California coast in a convertible, am.

• Driving down the California coast in a convertible, I.

• I am driving down the California coast in a convertible.

What punctuation is needed when 'Driving down the California coast in a convertible' is used as an introductory phrase?

• Period

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

How can you correct the fragment 'Such as Yosemite National Park and Disneyland'?

• By combining it with the previous sentence

• By adding a verb

• By adding a subject

• By adding a preposition

What is the correct way to revise 'When Patricia decided to go to California. She used a travel agent to help her plan the trip.'?

• When Patricia decided to go to California, she used a travel agent to help her plan the trip.

• When Patricia decided to go to California; she used a travel agent to help her plan the trip.

• When Patricia decided to go to California. She used a travel agent to help her plan the trip.

• When Patricia decided to go to California: she used a travel agent to help her plan the trip.

How can you correct the fragment 'To do some sightseeing'?

• By combining it with the previous sentence

• By adding an adjective

• By adding a verb

• By adding a subject

What are the two essential parts of a complete sentence?

• A verb and an adverb

• A subject and an adjective

• A subject and a verb

• A noun and a preposition