Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 41

Underline the - ing or to fragment in each item. Then rewrite each item, correcting the fragment by using one of the three methods described above.
1. Looking at the worm on the table. Shelby groaned. She knew she wouldn't like what the biology teacher said next.
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2. I put a box of baking soda in the freezer. To get rid of the musty smell. However, my ice cubes still taste like old socks.
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3. Staring at the clock on the far wall. I nervously began my speech. I was afraid to look at any of the people in the room.
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4. Jerome sat quietly at his desk. Fantasizing about the upcoming weekend. He might meet the girl of his dreams at Saturday night's party.
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5. To get to the bus station from here. You have to walk two blocks out of your way. The sidewalk is torn up because of construction work.
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