Correcting Sentence Fragments that are Dependent
Clauses Answers
Directions:
Identify the items below by using the following code:
S
complete sentence
F
sentence fragment
Example:
_F_
Because many young wage earners cannot afford to take vacations.
_F_1. A
person who is so obviously self-disciplined.
_S_ 2. If
you feel the left wheels of your vehicle lifting, you should steer to the right.
_F_ 3.
When motorists block the path of emergency vehicles, such as ambulances.
_F_ 4.
Since Anna forgot to recharge the flashlight.
_S_ 5.
Once Norman had the package wrapped and labeled, he had to decide which
package-delivery service to use.
_S_ 6.
Although the doughnuts are labeled as “lite,” they are hardly a diet food.
_F_ 7.
Because the state’s rural areas did not experience the prosperity of its
cities.
_F_ 8.
Since an accurate count of the population can be taken in the largest country in
the world.
_S_ 9.
Objects that fit in the tube are too small to be sold as toys for children under
three.
_S_ 10. I never miss Anselmo’s birthday, although most years he has to drop several hints before I remember.