Types of Fragments and How to Fix Them

Fragments that are dependent clauses (DC)
FRAG: Although he is happy.

FIX: He is happy.

FRAG: Because she needed money.

FIX: She took the job because she needed money.

Fragments that are missing a subject
FRAG: And are going to the beach.

FIX: We are going to the beach.

FIX: They are going to a movie and are going to the beach, too.

Fragments that start with an –ing verb
FRAG: Looking through the window.

FIX: Looking through the window, the thief noticed the house was empty.

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