Chapter 3 Sentence problems（I）.pptVIP

Chapter 3 Sentence problems (I) — Fragments and Choppy sentences Conception: A sentence fragment occurs when an incomplete sentence is used instead of a complete sentence. Because there are common causes for sentence fragments, the following pointers may help in identifying and revising them: 1.When using ing words, you must have a helping verb and a subject. An ing word is not a definite verb; therefore, it will not function by itself to form a complete sentence. Fragment: A cure for the disease being researched. Sentence A cure for the disease was being researched 2.An infinitive form of