Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

1. One Greek island that should not be missed is Mykonos. A vacation spot for Europeans and a playground for the rich and famous.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

2. Americans have come to fear the West Nile virus. Because it is transmitted by the common mosquito.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

3. Although psychiatrist Peter Kramer expresses concerns about Prozac. Many other doctors believe that the benefits of antidepressants outweigh the risks.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

4. Population increases and uncontrolled development are taking a deadly toll on the environment. So that across the globe, fragile ecosystems are collapsing.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

5. The archaeologists worked slowly. Examining and labeling every pottery shard they uncovered.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

6. In the training session, Jamie explained how to access our new database. Also how to submit expense reports and request vendor payments.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

7. It has been said that there are only three indigenous American art forms. Musical comedy, jazz, and soap opera.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

8. In the twentieth century, the South produced some great American writers. Such as Flannery O’Connor, William Faulkner, Alice Walker, and Tennessee Williams.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

9. To learn how to sculpt beauty from everyday life. This is my intention in studying art and archaeology.

Tip of the week…Repair sentence fragments

•Attach fragmented subordinate clauses or turn them into sentences.•Attach fragmented phrases or turn them into sentences.•Attach other fragmented word groups or turn them into sentences.

–Parts of compound predicates should appear in the same sentence.–To correct a fragmented list, often you can attach it to a nearby sentence with a colon or a dash.–Examples introduced by for example, in addition, or similar expressions.

10. I can read Spanish with ease. Although my spoken Spanish is not very good.