Sentence Fragments Exercise Sheet 2

 

Fragments
 
A. In the space on the left, indicate the appropriate label:

f.  sentence fragment
c. correct sentence

 
B. Below each incorrect sentence, provide a corrected version.

 

______ 1. When I suddenly felt the car swerve to the left.
 
 
______ 2. Driving became my first priority instead of talking on the cell phone.
 
 
______ 3. The rain pelting the cars and the road, making travel hazardous.
 
 
______ 4. Gripping the steering wheel tightly.
 
 
______ 5. Simply could not get control of the car and decided to steer into the skid.
 
 
______ 6.  Trying to follow the standard advice for people whose cars are on slick surfaces.
 
 
______ 7. Not realizing that it was the best thing to do, I tried it in desperation.
 
 
______ 8. My passenger said that it was a frightening experience because other cars were near.
 
 
______ 9. Never thought a skid would happen, just driving along.
 
 
______ 10. As the car moved into the opposite lane.
 
 
______ 11. With the last weeks flying by, he was determined to do some sightseeing.
 
 
______ 12. The light glittered through the stained glass window, making shards of light on the floor.
 
 
______ 13. And lit the hall with a warm glow.
 
 
______ 14.  Perfectly made up and with a new hairstyle.
 
 
______ 15. My best friend arrived at the prom wearing a stunning new dress.
 
 
______ 16. Her boyfriend Lamar having made all the arrangements and bought her a corsage.
 
 
______ 17. She was a tall woman but lovely.
 
 
______ 18.  My date and I both being shorter than she.
 
 
______ 19. We decided not to have our picture taken near them.
 
 
______ 20. Even though she was a friend to both of us.
   

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