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Sentences & Fragments. - A sentence tells a complete idea. - A fragment tells an incomplete idea. Read each of the following statements and decide which is a complete sentence. Sharks are fierce hunters. Sentence Fragment. Afraid of sharks. Sentence Fragment.
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- A sentence tells a complete idea.- A fragment tells an incomplete idea. • Read each of the following statements and decide which is a complete sentence.
Sharks are fierce hunters. • Sentence • Fragment
Afraid of sharks. • Sentence • Fragment
The great white shark will attack people. • Sentence • Fragment
Other kinds will not. • Sentence • Fragment
Sharks have an outer row of teeth for grabbing. • Sentence • Fragment
When the outer teeth fall out, another row of teeth moves up. • Sentence • Fragment
Help keep the ocean clean by eating dead animals. • Sentence • Fragment That’s good to know!
Not a single bone in his body. • Sentence • Fragment
Cartilage of sharks. • Sentence • Fragment
Made of the same material as the tip of your nose. • Sentence • Fragment
Unlike other fish, sharks cannot float. • Sentence • Fragment
In motion constantly. • Sentence • Fragment
Even when sleeping. • Sentence • Fragment
Clause • Group of words containing a subject and a verb • Independent • Dependent
Independent (“main”) Clause • A group of words made up of a subject and predicate • Simple sentence • Can stand alone • Ex. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his English quiz.
Dependent (“subordinate”) Clause • Contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought • Cannot stand alone • Must be attached to an independent clause • Ex: When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his English quiz
Examples • Fragment: Purdue offers many majors in engineering. Such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering. • Possible Revision: Purdue offers many majors in engineering, such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
Examples • Fragment: The current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands. Which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed. • Possible Revision: Because the current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands, we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
Independent Practice Directions: Revise the following fragments into complete sentences. You may add or move words as needed. (Yes, that means you need to write these down.) • A story with deep thoughts and emotions. • Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere. • With the ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the product. • By paying too much attention to polls can make a political leader unwilling to propose innovative policies. • For doing freelance work for a competitor got Phil fired. • Because the one I have now isn't working out too well.