GRAMMAR 1 FRAGMENTS FRAGMENTS A fragment is an

GRAMMAR #1 FRAGMENTS

FRAGMENTS A fragment is an incomplete thought; it may be missing a subject or a verb and so does not count as a full sentence. Fragment: I checked my phone seven times already today. Starting as soon as I woke up. Fragment: When the weekend arrives, I have so much to do. Like doing laundry, cleaning my room, and finishing my science project.

How do you fix a fragment? OPTIONS 1. Check to see if the phrase is missing a subject; if so, add one. 2. Check to see if the phrase is missing a verb; if so, add one. 3. Can you just combine the fragment with an existing sentence? That may be as simple as adding a comma, or it may require you to re-write the pair of phrases for a fluent, concise, full sentence.

Fixing a Fragment: I checked my phone seven times already today. Starting as soon as I woke up. • As soon as I woke up this morning, I checked my phone, which I’ve now done seven times. Fragment: When the weekend arrives, I have so much to do. Like doing laundry, cleaning my room, and finishing my science project. • I have so much to do this weekend, like laundry, cleaning, and studying. • Doing laundry, cleaning my room, and finishing my science project are the many things I have to do this weekend.

Sentences? Fragments? DIRECTIONS: Number your scrap paper from 1 -4. Look at each pairing of clauses. Is the pairing correct in providing full sentences, or is there a fragment? Write “C” or “F” next to each number. 1. Seattle is a wonderful place to live. Having mountains, ocean, and forests all within easy driving distance. 2. Why do I think the author’s position is problematic? He makes generalizations that warrant further support. 3. Most people would agree that citizens deserve quality health care. But every treatment has its price. 4. Summer will be here soon. Not before a lot of work and stress, though.

Sentences? Fragments? DIRECTIONS: Number your scrap paper from 1 -4. Look at each pairing of clauses. Is the pairing correct in providing full sentences, or is there a fragment? Write “C” or “F” next to each number. 1. Seattle is a wonderful place to live. Having mountains, ocean, and forests all within easy driving distance. FRAGMENT 2. Why do I think the author’s position is problematic? He makes generalizations that warrant further support. CORRECT 3. Most people would agree that citizens deserve quality health care. But every treatment has its price. CORRECT 4. Summer will be here soon. Not before a lot of work and stress, though. FRAGMENT

PRACTICE DIRECTIONS: Record your scores on paper, and complete the online quiz (link below). Note your score and submit to the teacher. http: //depts. dyc. edu/learningcenter/owl/exerci ses/fragments_ex 1. htm