EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence fragments

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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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1 of 10

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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Suggested revision: 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. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - 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.

2 of 10

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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Suggested revision: The resort was full of attractions: three swimming pools, four restaurants, five bars, and every game imaginable, including a life-size chess set. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The resort was full of attractions. Three swimming pools, four restaurants, five bars, and every game imaginable, including a life-size chess set.

3 of 10

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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Suggested revision: No change. Both word groups are complete sentences. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - 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.

4 of 10

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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Suggested revision: 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. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - 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.

5 of 10

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

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Suggested revision: On Sundays, James spent hours searching the online employment listings, scrutinizing every position that held even the remotest possibility. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - On Sundays, James spent hours searching the online employment listings. Scrutinizing every position that held even the remotest possibility.

6 of 10

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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Suggested revision: 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. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - 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.

7 of 10

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

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Suggested revision: The pleasure gardens of eighteenth-century European cities offered a variety of diversions, such as dancing, gambling, dining, and promenading. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The pleasure gardens of eighteenth-century European cities offered a variety of diversions. Such as dancing, gambling, dining, and promenading.

8 of 10

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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Suggested revision: As she walked down the narrow aisle and took her seat on the airplane, Mary Beth felt the familiar fear moving up her spine. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - As she walked down the narrow aisle and took her seat on the airplane. Mary Beth felt the familiar fear moving up her spine.

9 of 10

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

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Suggested revision: Wednesday morning Phil allowed himself half a grapefruit, the only food he had eaten in two days. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Wednesday morning Phil allowed himself half a grapefruit. The only food he had eaten in two days.

10 of 10

The children listened entranced. Hanging on every word.

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Suggested revision: The children listened entranced, hanging on every word. For more help, see section 19.
EXERCISE 19–6 Sentence 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. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The children listened entranced. Hanging on every word.