EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments

EXERCISE 19–5Sentence fragments

In each pair of related ideas, click on the word group that is a fragment. If both word groups in the pair are complete sentences, click on OK. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

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Shakespeare is perhaps best known for his four major tragedies. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 1 of 10: Shakespeare is perhaps best known for his four major tragedies. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.

2 of 10

Although music at a reasonable volume is unlikely to harm young children. There has been little evidence to prove that it boosts intelligence.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 2 of 10: Although music at a reasonable volume is unlikely to harm young children. There has been little evidence to prove that it boosts intelligence.

3 of 10

The senator was convicted of accepting personal gifts for political favors. And is expected to resign.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 3 of 10: The senator was convicted of accepting personal gifts for political favors. And is expected to resign.

4 of 10

Most residents oppose the amendment. Because they do not feel that the state constitution is the place to address tax reform issues.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 4 of 10: Most residents oppose the amendment. Because they do not feel that the state constitution is the place to address tax reform issues.

5 of 10

Listening to opposing viewpoints can help you craft your own arguments more clearly. It makes you sharpen your logic and identify your weak spots.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 5 of 10: Listening to opposing viewpoints can help you craft your own arguments more clearly. It makes you sharpen your logic and identify your weak spots.

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Whenever locally grown produce is available. I buy it.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 6 of 10: Whenever locally grown produce is available. I buy it.

7 of 10

Historians may approach their subject from a variety of perspectives. Such as political, economic, social, or cultural.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 7 of 10: Historians may approach their subject from a variety of perspectives. Such as political, economic, social, or cultural.

8 of 10

Mad Men portrays the lives of advertising executives during the early 1960s. Also the racism and sexism prevalent in office environments during that era.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 8 of 10: Mad Men portrays the lives of advertising executives during the early 1960s. Also the racism and sexism prevalent in office environments during that era.

9 of 10

Even though many Web sites have identifiable authors. Some sites, such as Wikipedia, allow visitors to edit information without signing their name or citing their sources.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 9 of 10: Even though many Web sites have identifiable authors. Some sites, such as Wikipedia, allow visitors to edit information without signing their name or citing their sources.

10 of 10

The group is looking for a new secretary. Someone to take notes and distribute minutes and agendas.

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EXERCISE 19–5 Sentence fragments - 10 of 10: The group is looking for a new secretary. Someone to take notes and distribute minutes and agendas.