Exercise: Revising sentence fragments 1

EXERCISE 47.1

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.

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  1. Question

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

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    Forgetting to study for an exam. That is what many college students are afraid of.

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    Much of New Orleans is below sea level. Making the city susceptible to flooding.

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    Uncle Ron forgot to bring his clarinet to the party. Fortunately for us.

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    Oscar night is an occasion for celebrating the film industry. And criticizing the fashion industry.

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    Diners in Creole restaurants might try shrimp gumbo. Or order turtle soup.

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    In the late 1940s, women began hosting Tupperware parties. Casual gatherings in which the hosts act as salespersons.

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    Attempting to lose ten pounds in less than a week. I ate only cottage cheese and grapefruit.

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    Our parents did not realize that we were hoarding our candy. Under our beds.

  10. Question

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