In the previous study, we study about the different types of fragments.Being familiar with these types of fragments will able us to easily detect them in our writing. However, let's not be contended by acquainting ourselves with their structures. We must also learn how to correct fragments in our writing.
Remember, the ability to fix or correct fragments is more important than the ability to recognize or identify them in passages. Correcting fragments is not as difficult as we think it is. The following are the suggested ways on fixing fragments:
1. To correct a fragment, connect a fragment to a complete sentece.
Ex. I feel secured. When you embrace me.
I feel secured when you embrace me. (correct)
2. Omit words to make a fragment a complete sentence.
Ex. Because my parents remind me to remain calm in times of trouble.
My parents remind me to remain calm in times of trouble. (correct)
3. Add words to make a fragment a complete sentence.
Ex. Everytime you tell me that you love me.
I cherish the moments everytime you tell that you love me.
Guided by the suggestions above, there are still other techniques on how to correct fragments - familiarizing ourselves with punctuation rules for fixing fragments. Note: (,) - requires a comma to connect a fragment to a main clause.
(+) - no punctuation mark is required.
Here are the rules:
1. Subordinate clause fragments (,) main clause.
2. Main clause (+) subordinate clause.
3. Participle phrase (,) main clause.
4. Main clause (,) participle phrase.
5. Main clause (+) infinitive phrase.
6. Infinitive phrase (,) main clause.
7. Main clause (,) afterthought phrase.
8. Main clause (+) lonely verb phrase.
9. a. Main clause (,) appositive phrase.
b. Appositive phrase (,) main clause.
c. Start of the main clause (,) appositive phrase (,) end of the main clause.
For further study about fixing fragments, you can log on to www.isu.edu/success/writing/handouts/fragments.pdf
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What is a Fragment?
A sentence and a fragment are both groups of words. They both begin in capital letters and end in punctuation marks. However, the main difference between the two is: a sentence has a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment is only a piece of the complete idea that has been punctuated.
Example:
I love chocolates. (a sentence)
Because I love chocolates. (a fragment)
Identifying Fragments
A student must learn to identify fragments in writing. It will be easier for them to fix or correct fragments. Fragments can be phrases, clauses, or any group of words that begins in capital letter and ends in an end marks such as period (.), question marks (?), or exclamation point (!).
There are different types of fragments. These are:
1. Subordinate Clause - a group of words that begins with a subordinating conjunction and has a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
Ex. When she forgot to deliver her message effectively to the audience.
2. Participle Phrase - a verb that ends in -ing, a verb that ends in -ed, or the past or past participle form of an irregular verb.
Ex. Walking down the street.
3. Infinitive Phrase - a phrase that begins with the word "to" followed by a verb and the words that follow.
Ex. To perambulate through the corridor.
4. Afterthought Phrase - a group of words that begins with an "after thought" transition such for example, such as, including, like, etc.
Ex. For example, a candlelit dinner, a bouquet of red roses, and a bunch of chocolates.
5. Lonely Verb - a group of words that begins with a coordinating conjunctions followed by a verb and the words that follow.
Ex. And try to reach out to those in need.
6. Appositive Phrase - a phrase that renames or identifies the subject in the sentence.
Ex. The businessman standing at the corner of the room.
Being familiar with the different types of fragments can guide you detect one or two in passages or paragraphs and will lead you to correct or fix them once you have encountered them in your reading.
For further perusals you can visit//chompchomp.com/handouts/fragtip02.pdf
Example:
I love chocolates. (a sentence)
Because I love chocolates. (a fragment)
Identifying Fragments
A student must learn to identify fragments in writing. It will be easier for them to fix or correct fragments. Fragments can be phrases, clauses, or any group of words that begins in capital letter and ends in an end marks such as period (.), question marks (?), or exclamation point (!).
There are different types of fragments. These are:
1. Subordinate Clause - a group of words that begins with a subordinating conjunction and has a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
Ex. When she forgot to deliver her message effectively to the audience.
2. Participle Phrase - a verb that ends in -ing, a verb that ends in -ed, or the past or past participle form of an irregular verb.
Ex. Walking down the street.
3. Infinitive Phrase - a phrase that begins with the word "to" followed by a verb and the words that follow.
Ex. To perambulate through the corridor.
4. Afterthought Phrase - a group of words that begins with an "after thought" transition such for example, such as, including, like, etc.
Ex. For example, a candlelit dinner, a bouquet of red roses, and a bunch of chocolates.
5. Lonely Verb - a group of words that begins with a coordinating conjunctions followed by a verb and the words that follow.
Ex. And try to reach out to those in need.
6. Appositive Phrase - a phrase that renames or identifies the subject in the sentence.
Ex. The businessman standing at the corner of the room.
Being familiar with the different types of fragments can guide you detect one or two in passages or paragraphs and will lead you to correct or fix them once you have encountered them in your reading.
For further perusals you can visit//chompchomp.com/handouts/fragtip02.pdf
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