Question

how to fix this fragment sentence?

This, of course, greatly upsets the dogs' owners. Who have to deal with the messes that these agitated dogs leave around the hom.


the directions ask to circle any prepositions or dependent words starting a fragment. Then, correct the fragments by connecting them to the previous or next sentence.

Answer 1

@sammixboo

Answer 2

This, of course, greatly upsets the dogs' owners who have to deal with with the messes that these agitated dogs leave around the town.

Answer 3

circle who

Answer 4

oh i see, thanks,

Answer 5

is this right?

many of the runners are marathoners. With a large number also being actors, singers, writers, and students.

answer: many of the runners are marathoners with a large number also being actors, singers, writers, and students.

Answer 6

also this one

But the larger dogs, especially young retrievers, Dalmatians, and Weimaraners, are perfect for this. if they're strong and healthy.

Answer: But the larger dogs, especially young retrievers, Dalmatians, and Weimaraners, are perfect for this if they're strong and healthy.

Answer 7

I think there might need to be a comma after marathoners.

Answer 8

also, im kinda confused on prepositions? Do they require commas? or can i just connect it within the sentence?

Answer 9

check this out while I read over the other problems: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/prepositions.htm

Answer 10

The third one should be: But the larger dogs, especially young retrievers, Dalmatians and Weimaraners are perfect for this if they're strong and healthy.

Answer 11

did the site help?

Answer 12

@Aamirgsen im kinda still confused... i thought you only use commas for fanboys?

Answer 13

well not always of course there are always exceptions

Answer 14

ok