Quick help: Sentence fragments

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Incorrect example sentence: Although we seldom get to see wildlife in the city. We can still find some of our favorites at the zoo.

Correct example sentence: Although we seldom get to see wildlife in the city, we can still find some of our favorites at the zoo.

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Incorrect example sentence: Uncontrolled development is taking a deadly toll on the environment. So that in many places, fragile ecosystems are collapsing.

Correct example sentence: Uncontrolled development is taking a deadly toll on the environment. In many places, fragile ecosystems are collapsing.

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Incorrect example sentence: The panther lay motionless behind the rock. Waiting silently for its prey.

Correct example sentence: The panther lay motionless behind the rock, waiting silently for its prey.

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Incorrect example sentence: The owners of the online grocery store rented a warehouse in the Market district. An area catering to small businesses.

Correct example sentence: The owners of the online grocery store rented a warehouse in the Market district, an area catering to small businesses.

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Incorrect example sentence: Listening to the CD her sister had sent, Mia was overcome with a mix of emotions. Happiness, homesickness, and nostalgia.

Correct example sentence: Listening to the CD her sister had sent, Mia was overcome with a mix of emotions: happiness, homesickness, and nostalgia.

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Incorrect example sentence: Jeanne was overwhelmed by the demands of her new position. For example, arriving at work at eight in the morning, leaving after eight at night, working through lunch, and being on call on weekends.

Correct example sentence: Jeanne was overwhelmed by the demands of her new position. For example, she arrived at work at eight in the morning, left after eight at night, worked through lunch, and was on call on weekends.

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