Homework+Professional Resume for Nursing School+Letter of Intent
Fragments 1: Practice 1
Underline the dependent-word fragment in each of the following items. Then correct it in the space provided.
1. Because the movie was so violent. Some people left the theater.
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2. Everything was peaceful. Before Martha stormed into the room.
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3. Even though I’ve never seen a ghost. I still believe ghosts exist.
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4. The batter argued with the umpire. While the crowd booed.
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5. When two guests began to argue. The hostess moved the party outside.
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6. There’s always a big party in the park. After the last day of school.
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7. We jumped up from the soft. When we heard the crash in the kitchen.
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8. Although the car was totaled. The passengers were unharmed.
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9. Emily takes a quick walk at lunchtime. Because it keeps her from getting sleepy at
work.
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10. Our neighbor is a quiet man. Who works as a nurse on the night shift.
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