EXERCISE 14–2 Sentence fragments
EXERCISE 14–2Sentence 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.
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Shakespeare is perhaps best known for his four major tragedies. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.
EXERCISE 14–2 Sentence fragments - 1 of 10: Shakespeare is perhaps best known for his four major tragedies. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.
Although music at a reasonable volume is unlikely to harm young children. There has been little evidence to prove that it boosts intelligence.
EXERCISE 14–2 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.
The senator was convicted of accepting personal gifts for political favors. And is expected to resign.
EXERCISE 14–2 Sentence fragments - 3 of 10: The senator was convicted of accepting personal gifts for political favors. And is expected to resign.
Most residents oppose the amendment. Because they do not feel that the state constitution is the place to address tax reform issues.
EXERCISE 14–2 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.
Listening to opposing viewpoints can help you craft your own arguments more clearly. It makes you sharpen your logic and identify your weak spots.
EXERCISE 14–2 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.
Whenever locally grown produce is available. I buy it.
EXERCISE 14–2 Sentence fragments - 6 of 10: Whenever locally grown produce is available. I buy it.
Historians may approach their subject from a variety of perspectives. Such as political, economic, social, or cultural.
EXERCISE 14–2 Sentence fragments - 7 of 10: Historians may approach their subject from a variety of perspectives. Such as political, economic, social, or cultural.
Mad Men portrays the lives of advertising executives during the early 1960s. Also the racism and sexism prevalent in office environments during that era.
EXERCISE 14–2 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.
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.
EXERCISE 14–2 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.
The group is looking for a new secretary. Someone to take notes and distribute minutes and agendas.
EXERCISE 14–2 Sentence fragments - 10 of 10: The group is looking for a new secretary. Someone to take notes and distribute minutes and agendas.