Fragments vs. Sentences
Fragment or Sentence?
Seattle is the largest city in Washington State.
Sentence
Is this a compound sentence?
He could buy apples or bananas.
No!
a compound sentence needs TWO subjects and TWO verbs
Is this a fact or an opinion?
30% of people who are homeless in Seattle became homeless after losing their job.
Fact!
Fragment or Sentence?
The trees, the grass, sky.
Fragment.
Combine these two sentences using one of the FANBOYS
Summer quarter is shorter than other quarter. Classes are three hours long.
Summer quarter is shorter than other quarters, but classes are three hours long.
you might find cheaper rent outside of seattle, but you'll miss the city.
Opinion!
Sentence or Fragment?
Swimming alone at night is dangerous.
Sentence
Combine these two sentences using a transition word.
The car is only three years old. It has always been well taken care of.
The car is only three years old; moreover, it has always been well taken care of.
OR
The car is only three years old; in addition, it has always been well taken care of.
Does this fact support this opinion?
Opinion: You should get a job at the coffee shop down the street.
Fact: They pay $8 dollars an hour.
No!
Sentence or fragment?
On the top of the shelf by the back door
fragment
List all three ways that you can combine the following sentences:
I always do my homework on Friday.
I never have to do it on the weekend.
I always do my homework on Friday, so I never have to do it on the weekend.
I always do my homework on Friday; therefore, I never have to do it on the weekend.
I always do my homework on Friday; I never have to do it on the weekend.
Is this a fact or an opinion?
I felt nervous when the police officer pulled me over.
Fact!
Sentence or Fragment?
Running to school, walking to work.
Fragment
Combine the following sentences using one of the FANBOYS or a transition word.
I always call my sister on her birthday. Her birthday is really important to her.
I always call my sister on her birthday, for her birthday is really important to her.
Give you opinion about the following question. Support your opinion with one fact.
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