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Name and fix the issue:
We had just sat down to dinner. When the cat leaped onto the table. |
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SENTENCE FRAGMENT:
We had just sat down to dinner.⁄ (when) the cat leaped onto the table. |
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Although psychiatrist Peter Kramer expresses concerns about Prozac. Many other doctors believe that the benefits of antidepressants outweigh the risks. |
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Definition
SENTENCE FRAGMENT:
**Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences**
Although psychiatrist Peter Kramer expresses concerns about Prozac.⁄ (many) other doctors believe that the benefits of antidepressants outweigh the risks. |
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Term
Name and fix the issue:
Population increases and uncontrolled developement are taking a deadly toll on the environment. So that across the globe, fragile ecosystems are collapsing. |
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Definition
SENTENCE FRAGMENT:
**Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences**
Population increases and uncontrolled developement are taking a deadly toll on the environment. (Across) the globe, fragile ecosystems are collapsing. |
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Term
Name and fix the issue:
The woodpecker finch of the Galapagos Islands carefully selects a twig of a certain size and shape. And then uses this to pry out grubs from trees. |
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Definition
SENTENCE FRAGMENT
**Atach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences**
The woodpecker finch of the Galapagos Islands carefully selects a twig of a certain size and shape.⁄ (and) then uses this to pry out grubs from trees. |
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Term
Name and fix the issue:
It has been said that there are only three indigenous American Art forms. Musical comedy, jazz, and soap opera. |
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Definition
SENTENCE FRAGMENT:
**Atach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences**
It has been said that there are only three indigenous American Art forms. Musical comedy, jazz, and soap opera. |
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Term
Name and fix the issue:
Aire pollution poses risks to all humans it can be deadly for asthma sufferers. |
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Definition
RUN-ON SENTENCE:
**Fused**
Air pollution poses risks to all humans(, but) it can be deadly for asthma sufferers. |
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Term
Name and fix the issue:
Some lesson plans include exercises, completing them should not be the focus of the class period. |
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RUN-ON SENTENCE:
**Consider separating the clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction**
Some lesson plans include exercises,(but) completing them should not be the focus of the class period. |
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