1. Sentence Fragments
Definition: Every sentence must have a subject & verb to express a complete thought.
A word group that lacks a subject or a verb & does not express a complete thought is
a fragment.
Correction Method: The easiest way to correct a fragment is to connect the fragment to
the sentence that comes before or after (whichever makes the most sense). Now one clear
sentence has been formed.
Examples
1. Incorrect: The car crashed. But missed the huge tree.
Correct: The car crashed, but missed the huge tree.
2. Incorrect: I plan on working late. To finish the job.
Correct: I plan on working late to finish the job.
3. Incorrect: I spent three hours on the phone. Trying to get concert tickets.
Correct: I spent three hours on the phone trying to get concert tickets.