Asked by George Mendoza on Jul 04, 2024
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For each of the following sentences, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Nowadays, health-conscious people who add skewered vegetables to their barbecues.
A) correct
B) fragment
C) run-on
D) comma splice
Health-conscious
Being aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life.
Skewered Vegetables
Vegetables that are pierced with a skewer and often grilled or roasted, commonly served as side dishes or appetizers.
- Identify correct punctuation for a broad spectrum of sentence structures.
- Recognize the nuances between proper sentence configurations, fragments, unrestrained sentences, and misuses of commas.
- Become familiar with the origins and transformation of barbecue.
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Veronica MelendezJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This is a fragment because it is missing a main verb. Possible ways to fix it could be adding "are" or "enjoy" after "people" or adding a dependent clause such as "are becoming increasingly popular."
Learning Objectives
- Identify correct punctuation for a broad spectrum of sentence structures.
- Recognize the nuances between proper sentence configurations, fragments, unrestrained sentences, and misuses of commas.
- Become familiar with the origins and transformation of barbecue.