How To Make Sentence Fragments?
This question quiz will test your knowledge of how to identify and correct fragments. Select which type of fragment it is (after thought, -ing, or dependent) and select which re-written sentence is correct. Pay close attention if revisions require a comma or not.
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The greatest record of all time is Abby Road by The Beatles. Which was their final record as a group.
- A.
Correct
- B.
Fragment: -ing; The greatest record of all time is Abby Road by The Beatles, whiching was their final recording as a group.
- C.
Fragment: dependent; The greatest record of all time is Abby Road by the Beatles, which was their final record as a group.
- D.
Fragment: after thought; The greatest record of all time is Abby Road by The Beatles, which was their final record as a group.
Correct Answer
D. Fragment: after thought; The greatest record of all time is Abby Road by The Beatles, which was their final record as a group.Explanation
The correct answer is "Fragment: after thought; The greatest record of all time is Abby Road by The Beatles, which was their final record as a group." This answer accurately identifies the sentence as a fragment that is an afterthought, providing additional information about the Beatles' final record as a group.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A student will pass English 104. If he or she completes their homework to the best of their ability.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: -ing; A student will pas English 104 if he or she completing their homework to the best of their ability.
- C.
Fragment: dependent; A student will pass English 104 if he or she completes their homework to the best of their ability.
- D.
Fragment: dependent; A student will pass English 104, if he or she completes their homework to the best of their ability.
Correct Answer
C. Fragment: dependent; A student will pass English 104 if he or she completes their homework to the best of their ability.Explanation
The correct answer is "Fragment: dependent; A student will pass English 104 if he or she completes their homework to the best of their ability." This is the correct answer because it is a complete sentence that includes a dependent clause ("if he or she completes their homework to the best of their ability") that provides additional information about the condition for passing English 104.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The instructor talked for fifty minutes without taking his eyes off his notes. Like, other instructors in the History department, he did not encourage students’ questions.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: dependent; The instructor talked for fifty minutes without taking his eyes off his notes, like, other instructors in the History department, he did not encourage students’ questions.
- C.
Fragment: -ing; The instructor talked for fifty minutes without taking his eyes off his notes like, other instructors in the History department, he did not encourage students’ questions.
- D.
Fragment: after thought; The instructor talked for fifty minutes without taking his eyes off his notes. Like, other instructors in the History department, he did not encourage students’ questions.
Correct Answer
A. CompleteExplanation
The correct answer is "Complete" because it provides a complete sentence that can stand on its own and expresses a complete thought. The other options are fragments, as they either lack a subject or a verb or do not form a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Coach Moyer exemplified her frustrated behavior by walking off the field in the middle of a game, leaving her team at a time when they needed her.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: dependent; Coach Moyer exemplified her frustrated behavior by walking off the field in the middle of a game, since leaving her team at a time when they needed her.
- C.
Fragment: dependent; Coach Moyer exemplified her frustrated behavior by walking off the field in the middle of a game because leaving her team at a time when they needed her.
- D.
Fragment: -ing; Coach Moyer exemplified her frustrated behavior by walking off the field in the middle of a game. Leaving her team at a time when they needed her.
Correct Answer
A. CompleteExplanation
The given correct answer is "Complete" because it is the only option that forms a grammatically correct and complete sentence. The other options are fragments because they either begin with a dependent clause ("since leaving her team at a time when they needed her") or end with a dependent clause ("Leaving her team at a time when they needed her"). Only the complete option provides a subject ("Coach Moyer") and a verb ("exemplified") to form a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Since it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour. My old rowboat with its three-horsepower motor seemed like a high-speed job to me.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: -ing; Since it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour, my old rowboat with its three-horsepower motor seemed like a high-speed job to me.
- C.
Fragment: dependent; Since it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour, my old rowboat with its three-horsepower motor seemed like a high-speed job to me.
- D.
Fragment: after thought; My old rowboat with its three-horsepower motor seemed like a high-speed job to me. Since it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour.
Correct Answer
C. Fragment: dependent; Since it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour, my old rowboat with its three-horsepower motor seemed like a high-speed job to me.Explanation
The correct answer is "Fragment: dependent; Since it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour, my old rowboat with its three-horsepower motor seemed like a high-speed job to me." This is the correct answer because it correctly identifies the fragment as a dependent clause. The phrase "Since it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour" cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is dependent on the rest of the sentence for meaning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Although no difference except the color. The one-story houses are all the same size and style.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: dependent; Although no difference except the color the one-story houses are all the same size and style.
- C.
Fragment: dependent; Although no difference except the color, the one-story houses are all the same size and style.
- D.
Fragment: after thought; The one-story houses are all the same size and style, although no difference except the color.
Correct Answer
C. Fragment: dependent; Although no difference except the color, the one-story houses are all the same size and style.Explanation
The correct answer is "Fragment: dependent; Although no difference except the color, the one-story houses are all the same size and style." This answer correctly identifies the sentence as a dependent fragment because it begins with the subordinating conjunction "although" and lacks a main clause. The dependent fragment is followed by a main clause that completes the thought.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Making up his mind quickly. Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: dependent; Making up his mind quickly since Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife.
- C.
Fragment: dependent; Because making up his mind quickly. Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife.
- D.
Fragment: -ing; Making up his mind quickly, Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife.
Correct Answer
D. Fragment: -ing; Making up his mind quickly, Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife.Explanation
The correct answer is "Fragment: -ing; Making up his mind quickly, Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife." This answer is correct because it correctly identifies the sentence as a fragment and uses the -ing form of the verb "making" to indicate an action taking place. The phrase "making up his mind quickly" is not a complete sentence on its own, and it needs to be connected to the main clause "Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife" to form a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The University of California Berkeley offers many majors in engineering, such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: dependent; Because the University of California Berkeley offers many majors in engineering. Such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
- C.
Fragment: -ing; The University of California Berkeley offering many majors in engineering, such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
- D.
Fragment: after thought; The University of California Berkeley offers many majors in engineering. Such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
Correct Answer
A. CompleteExplanation
The given answer is correct because it provides a complete sentence that expresses a complete thought. It states that the University of California Berkeley offers many majors in engineering, such as electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering. This answer does not leave any information or thought unfinished, making it a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Because the current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands, we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
- A.
Complete
- B.
Fragment: dependent; Because the current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands. We believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
- C.
Fragment: -ing; Because the current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands, we believe the proposed amendments should be passing.
- D.
Fragment: after thought; Because the current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands.
Correct Answer
A. CompleteExplanation
The given answer is "Complete" because it provides a full and coherent sentence that expresses a clear opinion. It includes a dependent clause ("Because the current city policy on housing is incomplete as it stands") followed by an independent clause ("we believe the proposed amendments should be passed"). This answer provides a logical and complete thought, making it the correct choice.Rate this question:
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