Sentence Fragments
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Summary
Understanding sentence fragments is crucial for mastering sentence structure questions on the ACT exam, focusing on identifying incomplete sentences and correcting them.
- A sentence fragment lacks at least one independent clause, making it an incomplete sentence.
- Gerunds, words ending in 'ing' that are derived from verbs but do not act as verbs without a helper verb, often lead to sentence fragments.
- Sentence fragments can also appear as statements that seem connected to previous sentences but cannot stand alone grammatically.
- Eliminating extra clauses in sentences can help identify the main clause and correct the sentence fragment.
- Choosing the correct answer involves understanding parallel structure and avoiding unnecessarily wordy options.
Chapters
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Understanding Sentence Fragments
00:37
Identifying Gerunds and Incomplete Sentences
02:46
Correcting Sentence Fragments in ACT Questions