Finding and Fixing Fragments

Select the correct choice for each of the following items. For help with this exercise, see “Fragments.”

  1. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Natalie did not go on our bike trip. Because she could not ride a bike.

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  2. Choose the item that has no errors.

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  3. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Planting fragrant flowers will attract wildlife. Such as butterflies.

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  4. Choose the item that has no errors.

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  5. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Buying many unnecessary groceries. Can result in wasted food and wasted money.

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  6. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Some scientists predict that people will soon take vacation cruises. Into space.

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  7. Choose the item that has no errors.

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  8. Choose the item that has no errors.

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  9. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Growing suspicious, the secret agent discovered a tiny recording device inside a flower vase.

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  10. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Early in their training, doctors learn that there is a fine line. Between life and death.

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