How To Make Sentence Fragments?

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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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1.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.