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Fragments are incomplete sentences. They are usually parts of sentences that have become disconnected from the main part of the sentence. Dependant clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
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It is a fragment.
Journalists in magazines and newspapers sometimes write dependent clauses that follow on closely from the main clause as sentences for emphasis. However, in academic and formal writing, fragment sentences of this kind should be avoided.
Learning Links
Writing & Grammar Tips/sentence fragments
www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/
February 2007
No main verb
The man who was carrying the briefcase. He looked out the window and saw the man who was carrying the briefcase. In Amsterdam, it is possible to find streets where there are bicycles all over the pavement. Bicycles were left all over the pavement. He left a book of notes outlining all his theories. A book of notes outlining all his theories. A book of notes outlined all his theories.
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Doing a good job to fix all the parts. Listening to everyones complaints all day. Open all day long to let in fresh air. The technician was doing a good job to fix all the parts. She was tired of listening to everyones complaints all The windows in the building are open all day long to let
As you complete these exercises, think about what changes you are making to create a sentence. This should guide your writing of sentences in future.
Learning Links
Writing & Grammar Tips/sentence fragments
www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/
February 2007