Exercise: Grammar: Sentence fragments 2

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. Long stretches of white beaches and shady palm trees. Give tourists the impression of an island paradise.

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    Long stretches of white beaches and shady palm trees. Give tourists the impression of an island paradise.
  2. Forgetting to study for an exam. That is what many college students are afraid of.

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    Forgetting to study for an exam. That is what many college students are afraid of.
  3. Much of New Orleans is below sea level. Making the city susceptible to flooding.

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    Much of New Orleans is below sea level. Making the city susceptible to flooding.
  4. Uncle Ron forgot to bring his clarinet to the party. Fortunately for us.

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    Uncle Ron forgot to bring his clarinet to the party. Fortunately for us.
  5. Oscar night is an occasion for celebrating the film industry. And criticizing the fashion industry.

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    Oscar night is an occasion for celebrating the film industry. And criticizing the fashion industry.
  6. Diners in Creole restaurants might try shrimp gumbo. Or order turtle soup.

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    Diners in Creole restaurants might try shrimp gumbo. Or order turtle soup.
  7. In the late 1940s, women began hosting Tupperware parties. Casual gatherings in which the hosts act as salespersons.

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    In the late 1940s, women began hosting Tupperware parties. Casual gatherings in which the hosts act as salespersons.
  8. Attempting to lose ten pounds in less than a week. I ate only cottage cheese and grapefruit.

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    Attempting to lose ten pounds in less than a week. I ate only cottage cheese and grapefruit.
  9. Our parents did not realize that we were hoarding our candy. Under our beds.

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    Our parents did not realize that we were hoarding our candy. Under our beds.
  10. Thomas Edison was famous for his inventions. For example, the phonograph and the first practical lightbulb.

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    Thomas Edison was famous for his inventions. For example, the phonograph and the first practical lightbulb.