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. A week ago.
2. I really didn’t notice.
3. If it were easy.
4. Where you don’t see your way clearly.
5. As soon as you can.
6. There’s a box just round the corner.
7. Quicker than you would believed possible.
8. Telegram for you, miss.
9. Who would listen.
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