Sentence fragments 3

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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Example

1 of 10

Question

undefined. Shakespeare is perhaps best known for his four major tragedies. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.
◯ Shakespeare is perhaps best known for his four major tragedies.
◯ Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 1

2 of 10

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undefined. Although music at a reasonable volume is unlikely to harm young children. There has been little evidence to prove that it boosts intelligence.
◯ Although music at a reasonable volume is unlikely to harm young children.
◯ There has been little evidence to prove that it boosts intelligence.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 2

3 of 10

Question

undefined. The senator was convicted of accepting personal gifts for political favors. And is expected to resign.
◯ The senator was convicted of accepting personal gifts for political favors.
◯ And is expected to resign.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 3

4 of 10

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undefined. Most residents oppose the amendment. Because they do not feel that the state constitution is the place to address tax reform issues.
◯ Most residents oppose the amendment.
◯ Because they do not feel that the state constitution is the place to address tax reform issues.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 4

5 of 10

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undefined. Listening to opposing viewpoints can help you craft your own arguments more clearly. It makes you sharpen your logic and identify your weak spots.
◯ Listening to opposing viewpoints can help you craft your own arguments more clearly.
◯ It makes you sharpen your logic and identify your weak spots.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 5

6 of 10

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undefined. Whenever locally grown produce is available. I buy it.
◯ Whenever locally grown produce is available.
◯ I buy it.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 6

7 of 10

Question

undefined. Historians may approach their subject from a variety of perspectives. Such as political, economic, social, or cultural.
◯ Historians may approach their subject from a variety of perspectives.
◯ Such as political, economic, social, or cultural.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 7

8 of 10

Question

undefined. Mad Men portrays the lives of advertising executives during the early 1960s. Also the racism and sexism prevalent in office environments during that era.
◯ Mad Men portrays the lives of advertising executives during the early 1960s.
◯ Also the racism and sexism prevalent in office environments during that era.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 8

9 of 10

Question

undefined. 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.
◯ 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.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 9

10 of 10

Question

undefined. The group is looking for a new secretary. Someone to take notes and distribute minutes and agendas.
◯ The group is looking for a new secretary.
◯ Someone to take notes and distribute minutes and agendas.
◯ OK
Sentence fragments 3 – 10