Which sentence is a fragment?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Because the bridge was closed for repairs.
- Step 1: A complete sentence has a subject and verb and can stand alone. Step 2. 'Because...' leaves the thought unfinished. Answer: the 'because' sentence. Why not the others: the others are complete sentences.
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