Which choice is a sentence fragment?
A- Swept the floor first, then washed dishes.
B- Turning on the light, he suddenly got a shock.
C- In the first year, Julio won three blue ribbons.
D- Maggie’s photos were displayed in the lobby.
I think it is A.
Correct.
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To determine which choice is a sentence fragment, you need to understand what a sentence fragment is. A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that does not express a complete thought. It usually lacks a subject, verb, or both.
Let's analyze the options:
A - "Swept the floor first, then washed dishes." - This is not a sentence fragment because it has a subject ("I" or an implied subject) and a verb ("swept" and "washed"). It expresses a complete thought.
B - "Turning on the light, he suddenly got a shock." - This is not a sentence fragment either. It begins with a participial phrase ("Turning on the light"), which functions as an introductory element, but the rest of the sentence has a subject ("he") and a verb ("got").
C - "In the first year, Julio won three blue ribbons." - This is a complete sentence with a subject ("Julio") and a verb ("won"). It expresses a complete thought.
D - "Maggie’s photos were displayed in the lobby." - This is also a complete sentence. It has a subject ("Maggie's photos") and a verb ("were displayed").
Therefore, the sentence fragment you are looking for is not present among the given choices.