Sentence fragments 6

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For each of the following items, repair any fragment by attaching it to a nearby sentence or by rewriting it as a complete sentence.

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Question 1 of 5

Norman strolled leisurely to the boarding gate. Not knowing that the gate for his flight was in a different concourse.
Possible revision: Norman strolled leisurely to the boarding gate, not knowing that the gate for his flight was in a different concourse.

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Question 2 of 5

Interstate 70 was closed for several hours. Because a winter storm had resulted in ice-slicked roads and poor visibility.
Possible revision: Interstate 70 was closed for several hours because a winter storm had resulted in ice-slicked roads and poor visibility.

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Question 3 of 5

Road maintenance supervisors were trained to watch workers for signs of heat exhaustion. Such as dizziness, confusion, and fainting.
Possible revision: Road maintenance supervisors were trained to watch workers for signs of heat exhaustion, such as dizziness, confusion, and fainting.

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Question 4 of 5

In 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act. An act that authorized the US interstate highway system.
Possible revision: In 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act. This act authorized the US interstate highway system.

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Question 5 of 5

Obesity often leads to serious health problems. One consequence being heart disease.
Possible revision: Obesity often leads to serious health problems, one consequence being heart disease.