Fragment or Complete?
Because I overslept.
Fragment – needs an independent clause.
Went to the library after class.
Subject
Since it was raining.
Since it was raining, we stayed inside.
Because it was late. We went home.
Because it was late, we went home.
Identify the dependent clause:
“Although it was cold, we went hiking.”
“Although it was cold.”
The teacher handed back the essays.
Complete sentence.
The sound of the alarm.
Verb
The movie that everyone wanted to see.
The movie that everyone wanted to see was sold out.
The student writing her essay. She looked focused.
The student writing her essay looked focused.
Why is “If you finish early.” a fragment?
It’s a dependent clause missing an independent clause.
Walking to the store.
Fragment – missing a subject and verb.
Although the essay was due yesterday.
Complete thought
While I was doing my homework.
While I was doing my homework, the power went out.
While waiting for the bus. It started to rain.
While waiting for the bus, it started to rain.
Turn “When I was a child” into a complete sentence.
When I was a child, I loved reading fairy tales.
Since the weather was nice, we decided to eat outside.
Complete sentence.
Because he didn’t understand the instructions.
Complete thought
To finish the project on time.
We worked late to finish the project on time.
To get a better grade. He revised his paper twice.
To get a better grade, he revised his paper twice.
What kind of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
Independent clause
After the long meeting about next semester’s schedule.
Fragment – incomplete thought.
Studying late into the night for the exam.
Subject and complete thought
If I had known about the test.
If I had known about the test, I would have studied more.
After I called my mom. She gave me great advice.
After I called my mom, she gave me great advice.
What kind of clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence?
Dependent Clause