A sentence fragment is less than a sentence because it lacks a subject, or verb, or does not express a complete thought. A dependent word group is a sentence fragment because it leaves the reader expecting more. Make sure you complete the thought in a sentence. Below is a list of some common dependent words:
after if what although
because since when before
even if that which unless
until while who
Directions: Underline the dependent-word fragment, circle the dependent-word in each of the following sentences. Then correct the sentence in your sentences writing in your best penmanship.
1. When the Wal-Mart discount store opened outside town. Stores on Main Street lost a lot of business.
2. Because smoke alarms are so important to a family's saftey. Their batteries should be checked often.
3. After buying coffee and papers at the newstand. Commuters waited patiently for the bus to arrive.
4.Please hang up the damp towel. That you just threw on the floor.
after if what although
because since when before
even if that which unless
until while who
Directions: Underline the dependent-word fragment, circle the dependent-word in each of the following sentences. Then correct the sentence in your sentences writing in your best penmanship.
1. When the Wal-Mart discount store opened outside town. Stores on Main Street lost a lot of business.
2. Because smoke alarms are so important to a family's saftey. Their batteries should be checked often.
3. After buying coffee and papers at the newstand. Commuters waited patiently for the bus to arrive.
4.Please hang up the damp towel. That you just threw on the floor.