Sentence Fragment

Instructions: Mark as correct (C) or fragment (F), then rewrite the passage with correct sentences on separate paper. This is practice and will not be collected or graded.

Fragments with no VERB

· Fragment: A story with deep thoughts and emotions. Possible Revisions:

· Direct object: She told a story with deep thoughts and emotions.

· Appositive: Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," a story with deep thoughts and emotions, has impressed critics for decades.

· Fragment: Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere. Possible Revisions:

· Complete verb: Toys of all kinds were thrown everywhere.

· Direct object: They found toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.

· Fragment: A record of accomplishment beginning when you were first hired. Possible Revisions:

· Direct object: I've noticed a record of accomplishment beginning when you were first hired

· Main verb: A record of accomplishment began when you were first hired.

Going to the movies required sharing the theater with other people. Who are neither relatives nor friends. Unfortunately, many people behave in movie theaters the same way they behave at home.

A president is an appointed leader. ___(1) Someone who is a decision maker in the executive branch of our government. ___(2) This doesn't necessarily mean that the person the people elect is capable. Just hopefully assumes it.___(3) Assumes through his past record as a politician___(4). And the years' buildup of experience and handling situations. ___(5)

Fragments with No Subject

· Fragment: With the ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the product. Possible Revisions:

· Remove preposition: The ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the product.

· Fragment: By paying too much attention to polls can make a political leader unwilling to propose innovative policies. Possible Revisions:

· Remove preposition: Paying too much attention to polls can make a political leader unwilling to propose innovative policies.

· Fragment: For doing freelance work for a competitor got Phil fired. Possible Revisions:

· Remove preposition: Doing freelance work for a competitor got Phil fired.

· Rearrange: Phil got fired for doing freelance work for a competitor.

Quitting smoking is very hard. But is worth the effort.____(1). Some retailers give a lot of money to charity. Tobacco companies push their products very hard in advertising. ____(2) And frequently even target children with candy-flavored cigarettes. It’s unclear how how executives can do this with a clear conscience. ____(3) Many of whom are fathers and mothers. ____(4) And even more unclear why the government and voters permit it. ____(5)

Fragments that begin with prepositions.

Mazes challenge people to find their way.____(1) Through a complicated route.____(3) Mazes have been constructed out of paving stones, cornfields, and rooms connected by doors. ____(4) Printed mazes can be solved. ____(5) With a pen, pencil, or other instrument. ____(6) During the 1970s, many books and magazines published printed mazes.____(7) Mazes can be fun to explore.___(8) By foot, on paper, or on a computer.___(9)

Fragments that begin with dependent words

West Virginia was part of Virginia before 1862. ___(1) When it became a state.___(2) Because many homeless people are mentally ill.___(3) It is hard to find places for them to live.___(4) In general, people do not realize how dangerous raccoons can be.___(5)Even though they are familiar to most of us and can be found all over the U.S.___(6) While polls show most people have a very low opinion of Congress in general. ___(7)Polls also show they tend to be content with their local senator or representative.___(8)

Fragments that begin with ing verb forms (participles)

Always try to find a store brand. ___(1) Costing less than the well-known and widely advertised.___(2) Look for a product’s cost per pound.___(3). Comparing it to the cost per pound of similar products.___(4) Examine sale-priced fruits and vegetables.___(5) Checking carefully for damage or spoilage.___(6) Grocers and the public should be thinking about less fortunate members of the community.___(7) And making a real effort to get excess produce into the hands of needy.

Fragments that begin with to and a verb (infinitives).

Nurses’ uniforms have changed a lot over the years.___(1)To reflect the changing nature of their work.___(2) For a half century they looked like nuns’ habits.___(3) At first to show that they were nuns.___(4) And later to reassure their patients of their care and concern.(5) Today most nurses wear bright, comfortable scrubs.___(6) To help patients (especially children) feel more at ease.(7)

Fragments that are examples or explanations

I enjoy outdoor activities___(1) For example, snowshoeing and canoeing.___(2) Canoeing on long expeditions should never be done alone.___(3) For many reasons.___(4) There are many dangers on the river itself.___(5) Like sweepers, which are objects obstructing passage.__(6) Such as a downed tree.___(7)