EXERCISE 38.1

EXERCISE 38.1

Revise each of the following items to eliminate any sentence fragments, either by combining fragments with independent clauses or by rewriting them as separate sentences. Example:

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  1. Question

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    Long stretches of white beaches and shady palm trees give tourists the impression of an island paradise.
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    Many college students are afraid of forgetting to study for an exam.
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    Much of New Orleans is below sea level, which makes it susceptible to flooding.
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    Fortunately for us, Uncle Ron forgot to bring his clarinet to the party.
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    Oscar night is an occasion for celebrating the film industry and criticizing the fashion industry.
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    Diners in Creole restaurants might try shrimp gumbo or turtle soup.
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    In the late 1940s, women began hosting Tupperware parties, casual gatherings in which the hosts act as salespersons.
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    I attempted to lose ten pounds in less than a week by eating only cottage cheese and grapefruit.
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    Our parents did not realize that we were hoarding our candy under our beds.
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    Thomas Edison was famous for such inventions as the phonograph and the first practical lightbulb.