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At the end of the course, the students will be able to: understand the special characteristics of children as language learners; manage children language classes; create, adapt and analyse activities and resources for YL apply theoretical background into practice of teaching language skills. | WEEK 02 SENTENCES PROBLEMS SENTENCE FRAGMENTS 1. What is a sentence fragment? Sentence fragments are incomplete sentences or parts of sentences. Remember that a complete sentence must contain at least one main or independent clause. In a fragment, something is missing (usually a subject or a verb); therefore, a fragment usually fails to convey a clear message. 2. How to correct sentence fragments: VD: Fragment: Because some students have part-time jobs in addition to going to school. This is a subordinate clause (an adverb clause of reason). To correct: Attach it to an independent clause. Complete Sentence: Because some students have part-time jobs in addition to going to school, they have very little free time. VD: Fragment: For example, the increase in the cost of renting an apartment. No main verb To correct: Rewrite the sentence so that it has a subject and a verb. Complete Sentence: For example, the cost of renting an apartment has increased. VD: Fragment: Having no money and . | WEEK 02 SENTENCES PROBLEMS SENTENCE FRAGMENTS 1. What is a sentence fragment? Sentence fragments are incomplete sentences or parts of sentences. Remember that a complete sentence must contain at least one main or independent clause. In a fragment, something is missing (usually a subject or a verb); therefore, a fragment usually fails to convey a clear message. 2. How to correct sentence fragments: VD: Fragment: Because some students have part-time jobs in addition to going to school. This is a subordinate clause (an adverb clause of reason). To correct: Attach it to an independent clause. Complete Sentence: Because some students have part-time jobs in addition to going to school, they have very little free time. VD: Fragment: For example, the increase in the cost of renting an apartment. No main verb To correct: Rewrite the sentence so that it has a subject and a verb. Complete Sentence: For example, the cost of renting an apartment has increased. VD: Fragment: Having no money and being lonely in the big city. This is a participial phrase. It has no subject or verb. To correct: (a) Rewrite the phrase to include a subject and a verb. (b) Attach the phrase to an independent clause. Complete Sentences: (a) She had no money and was lonely in the big city. (b) Having no money and being lonely in the big city, the woman committed suicide. VD: Fragment: Many people who get married before they mature enough. This is a noun followed by a dependent (adjective) clause. To correct: Rewrite the clause by eliminating the adjective clause aspect. Complete Sentence: Many people get married before they mature enough. EXERCISE: Write F: fragment; S: complete sentence 1. Looking at the yellow leaves on the path. __ 2. The desire of all mankind to live in peace and freedom, for example.__ 3. Second, the fact that men are physically stronger than women. 4. The best movie that I saw last year._ 5. For example, many students have part-time jobs._ 6. Although
