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Sentence Fragments
Summary
Understanding sentence fragments is crucial for identifying incorrect answer choices on the GRE, as they represent incomplete sentences lacking an independent clause.
- Sentence fragments do not contain at least one independent clause, making them incomplete sentences.
- Gerunds, words ending in 'ing' derived from verbs, can lead to sentence fragments if not accompanied by a helper verb.
- Sentence fragments may also appear as statements that seem connected to previous ones but cannot stand alone grammatically.
- Identifying sentence fragments involves recognizing the absence of subjects or verbs and understanding the role of gerunds.
- A practical strategy for the GRE is to eliminate extraneous clauses to focus on the main clause for clearer analysis.
Chapters
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Understanding Sentence Fragments
00:37
The Role of Gerunds in Sentence Fragments
01:42
Identifying and Correcting Sentence Fragments
02:46
Applying Knowledge to GRE Questions
