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.

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