Introduction
Examine each group of words and say whether it is a complete sentence or not. If it is not, make whatever changes you think necessary, until you are satisfied that you have a complete sentence.
For example:
A stealthy footstep on the stairs.
→ She thought she heard a stealthy footstep on the stairs.
→ Was that a stealthy footstep on the stairs?
Note: Fragments are a common and indispensable part of everyday conversation, and are not ‘bad grammar’. However, they are discouraged in formal writing, so it is important to know the difference between a fragment and a sentence.
1. Because the box was empty.
2. That he saw a ghost yesterday evening.
3. So that there should no argument.
4. She suspected no irony.
5. Said he was trailing two crooks.
6. While he’s out of the room.
7. Before I fell asleep.
8. Whether to go after him.
9. Go away and fetch your box.
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