Sentence fragments

Fragment Frankie

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What's the problem?

A complete declarative sentence normally contains a subject and a main verb in an independent clause. Commands can have an understood subject: ‘Stop’ means ‘You stop.’ A fragment is a phrase or dependent clause presented as a sentence. Writers sometimes use fragments deliberately for emphasis, dialogue, or style. These exercises practice complete sentences for formal academic prose.

✗ Gremlin-infested

I switched majors last spring. Because I loved my linguistics elective.

✓ Fixed

I switched majors last spring because I loved my linguistics elective.

Why it works

“Because I loved my linguistics elective” depends on another clause. Attaching it to the main clause completes the thought.