Question 1

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Jake wanted to vote in the upcoming election.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence B

Question 2

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-There was no way to repair the broken china. Shattered on the hard floor.

Accepted Answer

A corrected version of the sentence fragment would be:

"There was no way to repair the broken china that had shattered on the hard floor."

Question 3

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-After the cab ride through town.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence A

Question 4

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ For example, a house with a basement and an attic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put an S beside each complete sentence...

Question 5

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Because of the cold weather and the forecast of more snow.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 6

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Since I didn't believe the fortune teller's prediction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put an S beside each complete sentence...

Question 7

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ In the back of the closet is a pair of old shoes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put an S beside each complete sentence...

Question 8

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-The actor walking slowly across the stage.

Accepted Answer

A corrected version of the sen

Question 9

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-The man walking his puppy on the leash.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 10

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-After losing their map in the woods. The stranded campers radioed for help.

Accepted Answer

After losing their m

Question 11

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ While the baby napped, Martha relaxed on the couch.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put an S beside each complete sentence...

Question 12

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Nail-biting is often an indicator of nervousness.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 13

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Without a chance to clean the house before the guests arrived.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 14

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Because it was our anniversary, we went out for dinner and dancing.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 15

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Behind the sofa are my hat and gloves.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 16

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-I invited our dinner guests into the living room for coffee.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 17

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-I decided to go home early. Even though I had promised to stay.

Accepted Answer

A: I decided to go h

Question 18

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Samantha watched while the building collapsed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put an S beside each complete sentence...

Question 19

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Faith Hill, my mother's favorite singer, appeared on stage last night.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment 
B)  sentence 
A)  fragment 
B)  sentence

Question 20

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ In addition, Mary purchased beverages for the convention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put an S beside each complete sentence...

Exam 20: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -Jake wanted to vote in the upcoming election.

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way. -There was no way to repair the broken china. Shattered on the hard floor.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -After the cab ride through town.

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment. -_____ For example, a house with a basement and an attic.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -Because of the cold weather and the forecast of more snow.

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment. -_____ Since I didn't believe the fortune teller's prediction.

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment. -_____ In the back of the closet is a pair of old shoes.

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way. -The actor walking slowly across the stage.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -The man walking his puppy on the leash.

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way. -After losing their map in the woods. The stranded campers radioed for help.

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment. -_____ While the baby napped, Martha relaxed on the couch.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -Nail-biting is often an indicator of nervousness.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -Without a chance to clean the house before the guests arrived.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -Because it was our anniversary, we went out for dinner and dancing.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -Behind the sofa are my hat and gloves.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -I invited our dinner guests into the living room for coffee.

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way. -I decided to go home early. Even though I had promised to stay.

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment. -_____ Samantha watched while the building collapsed.

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence. -Faith Hill, my mother's favorite singer, appeared on stage last night.

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment. -_____ In addition, Mary purchased beverages for the convention.

Writing a Paragraph

Illustration

Description

Narration

Process

Comparison or Contrast

Classification

Definition

Cause and Effect

Argument

Writing an Essay

Different Essay Patterns: Part I

Different Essay Patterns: Part II

Using Research to Strengthen Essays

Writing From Reading

The Simple Sentence

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination

Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination

Using Parallelism in Sentences

Using Adjectives and Adverbs

Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Using Verbs Correctly

Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case

Punctuation

Spelling

Words That Sound Alikelook Alike

Word Choice

Sentence Variety

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