Correcting Fragments That Are Examples or Explanations

Read each word group to see if it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Select “Complete” for complete thoughts and “Incomplete” for fragments. For help with this exercise, see “Fragments That Are Examples or Explanations.”

  1. Being a smart consumer can be difficult.

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    1. Being a smart consumer can be difficult.
  2. Especially when making a major purchase.

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    2. Especially when making a major purchase.
  3. At car dealerships, for example, important information is often in small type.

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    3. At car dealerships, for example, important information is often in small type.
  4. Like finance charges or preparation charges.

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    4. Like finance charges or preparation charges.
  5. Advertisements also put negative information in small type.

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    5. Advertisements also put negative information in small type.
  6. Such as a drug’s side effects.

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    6. Such as a drug’s side effects.
  7. Credit-card offers often use tiny, hard-to-read print for the terms of the card.

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    7. Credit-card offers often use tiny, hard-to-read print for the terms of the card.
  8. Like interest charges and late fees, which can really add up.

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    8. Like interest charges and late fees, which can really add up.
  9. Phone service charges can also be hidden in small print.

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    9. Phone service charges can also be hidden in small print.
  10. Like limits on text messaging and other functions.

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    10. Like limits on text messaging and other functions.
  11. Especially now, as businesses try to make it seem as if you are getting a good deal, it is important to read any offer carefully.

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    11. Especially now, as businesses try to make it seem as if you are getting a good deal, it is important to read any offer carefully.
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