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Introduction to Exercise 2 |
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A fragment is an incomplete sentence because either:
- it is a dependent clause
- it lacks a subject
- it lacks a verb or part of the verb phrase
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To fix a fragment, either attach the dependent clause
to a complete sentence or add the missing element(s)—subject, verb, or part of
the verb phrase.
- Example (lacking a subject): During an arraignment, will plead guilty
or not guilty.
Corrected version: During an arraignment, the accused
will plead guilty or not guilty.
- Example (lacking part of the verb phrase): He rewarded by the committee
for his excellent performance.
Corrected version: He was rewarded by the committee
for his excellent performance.
- Example (a dependent clause): Because she felt law enforcement was such
an important field.
Corrected version: Because she felt law enforcement was such an important field,
she chose to become a police officer.
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The following passages each contain one fragment. If you click on the fragment, two choices
will appear on the side. Click on the correct choice to insert it in the passage. If you click
on the wrong choice, the Answer box at the bottom of the choices will tell you why your answer
is wrong. |
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