Fixing Sentence Fragments

What is a Sentence Fragment?A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause. It's like having part of a thought without expressing a complete idea.

Three Ways to Fix Sentence Fragments:

1. Add the Missing Subject or Verb:
   • Identify the missing part in the fragment – either the subject (who or what the sentence is about) or the verb (the action or state of being).
   • Example Fragment: "Jumped over the fence."
   • Revised: "The cat jumped over the fence."
2. Combine with Another Sentence:
   • If you have a fragment that could go well with another sentence, try combining them to create a complete thought.
   • Example Fragment: "A rainbow in the sky. It appeared after the rain."
   • Revised: "A rainbow in the sky appeared after the rain."
3. Use Subordinating Conjunctions:
   • Connect the fragment to a complete sentence using subordinating conjunctions (after, although, because, if, since, until, etc.).
   • Example Fragment: "Eating popcorn at the movies. The movie was exciting."
   • Revised: "While eating popcorn at the movies, the movie was exciting."