sentences & fragments. - a sentence tells a complete idea. - a fragment tells an incomplete...
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SENTENCES & FRAGMENTS
- A sentence tells a complete idea.- A fragment tells an incomplete idea.
Read each of the following statements and decide which is a complete sentence.
Sharks are fierce hunters.
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Fragment
Afraid of sharks.
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The great white shark will attack people.
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Other kinds will not.
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Sharks have an outer row of teeth for grabbing.
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When the outer teeth fall out, another row of teeth moves up.
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Help keep the ocean clean by eating dead animals.
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That’s good to know!
Not a single bone in his body.
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Cartilage of sharks.
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Made of the same material as the tip of your nose.
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Unlike other fish, sharks cannot float.
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In motion constantly.
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Even when sleeping.
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Clause
Group of words containing a subject and a verb1. Independent 2. Dependent
Independent (“main”) Clause
A group of words made up of a subject and predicate
Simple sentence Can stand alone
Ex. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his English quiz.
Dependent (“subordinate”) Clause
Contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought
Cannot stand alone Must be attached to an independent clause
Ex: When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his English quiz
Examples
Fragment: Purdue offers many majors in engineering. Such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
Possible Revision: Purdue offers many majors in engineering, such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
Examples
Fragment: The current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands. Which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
Possible Revision: Because the current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands, we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
Independent Practice
Directions: Revise the following fragments into complete sentences. You may add or move words as needed. (Yes, that means you need to write these down.)
1. A story with deep thoughts and emotions. 2. Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.3. With the ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the
product. 4. By paying too much attention to polls can make a political
leader unwilling to propose innovative policies. 5. For doing freelance work for a competitor got Phil fired.6. Because the one I have now isn't working out too well.