RHT102 - Unit 4: Fragment

B. Elvis Presley had been strongly influenced by gospel​ music, which usually began with the melodic line of a​ well-known hymn but allowed the singers to depart from it as their emotions dictated.

Elvis Presley had been strongly influenced by gospel music. Which usually began with the melodic line of a​ well-known hymn but allowed the singers to depart from it as their emotions dictated. A. Elvis Presley had been strongly influenced by gospel music. Which usually began with the melodic line of a​ well-known hymn. But allowed the singers to depart from it as their emotions dictated. B. Elvis Presley had been strongly influenced by gospel​ music, which usually began with the melodic line of a​ well-known hymn but allowed the singers to depart from it as their emotions dictated. C. Elvis Presley had been strongly influenced by gospel​ music, which usually began with the melodic line of a​ well-known hymn; but allowed the singers to depart from it as their emotions dictated. D. Elvis Presley had been strongly influenced by gospel​ music, which usually began with the melodic line of a​ well-known hymn. But allowed the singers to depart from it as their emotions dictated.

C. Since he​ couldn't stop​ laughing, the manager asked him to leave.

Identify the sentence that is not a fragment. A. And can climb just about any mountain. B. While you were out of the building. C. Since he​ couldn't stop​ laughing, the manager asked him to leave. D. To buy all the supplies on the list.

C. ​Yes, The fragment is "Where approximately one thousand people once lived."

Read the following short passage and determine if it contains a fragment. The ruins of Machu Picchu take up about two square miles. Where approximately one thousand people once lived. A. ​Yes, the fragment is "The ruins of Machu Picchu take up about two square miles." B. ​No, this passage does not contain any fragments. C. ​Yes, The fragment is "Where approximately one thousand people once lived."

D. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience by Elvis Presley in​ 1956, rock music​ has, of​ course, undergone many changes.

Rock music​ has, of​ course, undergone many changes. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience by Elvis Presley in 1956. A. Rock music​ has, of​ course, undergone many​ changes; since it was introduced to a huge TV audience by Elvis​ Presley; in 1956. B. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience by Elvis Presley. In​ 1956, rock music has of course undergone many changes. C. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience by Elvis Presley in 1956. Rock music​ has, of​ course, undergone many changes. D. Since it was introduced to a huge TV audience by Elvis Presley in​ 1956, rock music​ has, of​ course, undergone many changes.

D. Consider the rattlesnake. Its own sensors detect small changes in​ temperature, allowing it to "see" us by the heat around us.

Select the group of words that contains one or more complete sentences and no fragments. A. Consider the rattlesnake. Who "sees" us by the heat around​ us, and whose own sensors detect small changes in temperature. B. Consider the​ rattlesnake, who "sees" us by the heat around us. Whose own sensors detect small changes in temperature. C. Consider the rattlesnake. Whose own sensors detect small changes in temperature and who can "see" us by the heat around us. D. Consider the rattlesnake. Its own sensors detect small changes in​ temperature, allowing it to "see" us by the heat around us.

D. it is missing a verb.

The boat in the harbor. This is a fragment because A. it contains only five words. B. it is missing a subject. C. it is missing both a subject and a verb. D. it is missing a verb.

C. Since it first appeared in the​ 1950s, rock music has been a major phenomenon.

The following passage contains a fragment. Select the correct revision. Rock music has been a major phenomenon. Since it first appeared in the 1950s. A. Rock music has been a major​ phenomenon; since it first appeared in the 1950s. B. Since it first appeared in the 1950s. Rock music has been a major phenomenon. C. Since it first appeared in the​ 1950s, rock music has been a major phenomenon. D. Rock​ music; since it first appeared in the​ 1950s; has been a major phenomenon.

C. The most famous rock concert ever held took place in​ Woodstock, New​ York, in​ 1970, when bands and performers from all over the world gathered together to celebrate togetherness and protest social injustice.

The most famous rock concert ever held took place in​ Woodstock, New​ York, in 1970. When bands and performers from all over the world gathered together to celebrate togetherness and protest social injustice. A. The most famous rock concert ever held took place in​ Woodstock, New​ York, in​ 1970; when bands and performers from all over the world gathered together to celebrate togetherness and protest social injustice. B. The most famous rock concert ever held took place in​ Woodstock, New​ York, in​ 1970, when bands and performers from all over the world gathered together. To celebrate togetherness and protest social injustice. C. The most famous rock concert ever held took place in​ Woodstock, New​ York, in​ 1970, when bands and performers from all over the world gathered together to celebrate togetherness and protest social injustice. D. The most famous rock concert ever held took place in​ Woodstock, New York. In​ 1970, when bands and performers from all over the world gathered together to celebrate togetherness and protest social injustice.

C. Birth​ order, which shapes many aspects of a​ child's personality.

Which of the following groups of words is a​ fragment? A. The only​ child, who may have weak social​ skills, may later become a loner. B. The middle​ child, who may feel overshadowed by the firstborn or the​ youngest, often has a wide circle of friends. C. Birth​ order, which shapes many aspects of a​ child's personality. D. The last one born is "the baby of the family."

A. A​ sibling, who is​ dependable, self-confident, and​ conscientious, can hold great influence.

Which of the following groups of words is a​ sentence? A. A​ sibling, who is​ dependable, self-confident, and​ conscientious, can hold great influence. B. Which affects the ability to form social relationships. C. Who can be charming and funny but can also be​ spoiled, self-centered, and rebellious. D. The​ firstborn, who is often a natural leader.