Sentence Fragments
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This resource includes three exercises on fragments of increasing difficulty that ask you to identify and correct sentence fragments. You may print the exercises and correct the errors by filling in the blank with the appropriate ending. Click the "Go to Answers" link to see the answers for this exercise.
Please use the navigation bar on the left or the links below to access the individual exercises.Sentence Fragments Exercise 1
This exercise asks you apply your knowledge of sentence fragments by acting as an editor of the sample sentences. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.
Sentence Fragments Exercise 2
This exercise asks you apply your knowledge of sentence fragments by proofreading and revising the sample sentences. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.
Sentence Fragments Exercise 3
This exercise asks you apply your knowledge of sentence fragments by revising the sample paragraph. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.