EXERCISE 19–6Sentence fragments

Repair any fragment by attaching it to a nearby sentence or by rewriting it as a complete sentence. If a word group is correct, do not change it. When you have finished, click on Submit both to check and to record your answer. Answers may vary.

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As I stood in front of the microwave, I recalled my grandmother bending over her old black stove. And remembered what she taught me: that any food can have soul if you love the people you are cooking for.

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The resort was full of attractions. Three swimming pools, four restaurants, five bars, and every game imaginable, including a life-size chess set.

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I stepped on some frozen moss and started sliding down the face of a flat rock toward the falls. Suddenly, I landed on another rock.

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We need to stop believing myths about alcohol. For example, that drinking strong black coffee will sober you up or that taking aspirin before drinking will prevent a hangover.

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On Sundays, James spent hours searching the online employment listings. Scrutinizing every position that held even the remotest possibility.

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Sam told us that he would soon be getting out on work release. And that he might be able to come home for a visit on certain weekends.

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The pleasure gardens of eighteenth-century European cities offered a variety of diversions. Such as dancing, gambling, dining, and promenading.

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As she walked down the narrow aisle and took her seat on the airplane. Mary Beth felt the familiar fear moving up her spine.

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Wednesday morning Phil allowed himself half a grapefruit. The only food he had eaten in two days.

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The children listened entranced. Hanging on every word.

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