EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting sentence fragments

EXERCISE 14–3Correcting 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. 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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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 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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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 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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No change. Both word groups are complete sentences. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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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 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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On Sundays, James spent hours searching the online employment listings, scrutinizing every position that held even the remotest possibility. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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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 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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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 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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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 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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Wednesday morning Phil allowed himself half a grapefruit, the only food he had eaten in two days. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: 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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The children listened entranced, hanging on every word. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–3 Correcting 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. Answers may vary.: The children listened entranced. Hanging on every word.