Question
Which are fragments (dependent clause fragments, relative clause fragments, or -ing fragments)?
Check all that apply.
Which of the boots best matched my new wool skirt.
Katherine, who hates condiments, never puts ketchup on her hot dogs.
Eating lots of candy bars and sugary soda drinks.
Larry can't study because he has a headache.
Check all that apply.
Which of the boots best matched my new wool skirt.
Katherine, who hates condiments, never puts ketchup on her hot dogs.
Eating lots of candy bars and sugary soda drinks.
Larry can't study because he has a headache.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the fragments identified from your list:
1. **Which of the boots best matched my new wool skirt.** - This is a dependent clause fragment because it begins with "which," making it a relative clause that does not form a complete thought.
2. **Katherine, who hates condiments, never puts ketchup on her hot dogs.** - This is not a fragment; it is a complete sentence with a relative clause ("who hates condiments") providing additional information about Katherine.
3. **Eating lots of candy bars and sugary soda drinks.** - This is an -ing fragment because it starts with a gerund ("eating") and does not express a complete thought.
4. **Larry can't study because he has a headache.** - This is not a fragment; it is a complete sentence that contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.
In summary, the fragments from your list are:
- "Which of the boots best matched my new wool skirt."
- "Eating lots of candy bars and sugary soda drinks."
1. **Which of the boots best matched my new wool skirt.** - This is a dependent clause fragment because it begins with "which," making it a relative clause that does not form a complete thought.
2. **Katherine, who hates condiments, never puts ketchup on her hot dogs.** - This is not a fragment; it is a complete sentence with a relative clause ("who hates condiments") providing additional information about Katherine.
3. **Eating lots of candy bars and sugary soda drinks.** - This is an -ing fragment because it starts with a gerund ("eating") and does not express a complete thought.
4. **Larry can't study because he has a headache.** - This is not a fragment; it is a complete sentence that contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.
In summary, the fragments from your list are:
- "Which of the boots best matched my new wool skirt."
- "Eating lots of candy bars and sugary soda drinks."