300 Sentence Fragment Examples

Fragment: Because the train was delayed. Fix: Because the train was delayed, we moved the meeting to noon.

Fragment: A shelf full of field notebooks. Fix: A shelf full of field notebooks covered the back wall.

Fragment: Which made the instructions harder to follow. Fix: The labels changed between pages, which made the instructions harder to follow.

Fragment: Trying to finish before sunset. Fix: We kept working, trying to finish before sunset.

Fragment: Such as heat, drought, and poor soil. Fix: Young trees face several stresses, such as heat, drought, and poor soil.

Fragment: Although the first test looked promising. Fix: Although the first test looked promising, the second exposed a major flaw.

Fragment: The proposal on the corner desk. Fix: The proposal on the corner desk contains the revised budget.

Fragment: After reviewing every response. Fix: After reviewing every response, the committee changed two questions.

Because the train reached the station. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the train reached the station. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before sunrise. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the station. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the station before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the station. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the station. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the train reached the station. Revision: Because the train reached the station, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the station. Revision: The team approved the revised the station.

Because Mira closed the kitchen window. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although Mira closed the kitchen window. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

After dinner. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the kitchen window. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the kitchen window before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the kitchen window. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the kitchen window. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because Mira closed the kitchen window. Revision: Because Mira closed the kitchen window, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the kitchen window. Revision: The team approved the revised the kitchen window.

Because the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

On Saturday. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the borrowed ladder. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the borrowed ladder before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the borrowed ladder. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the borrowed ladder. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder. Revision: Because the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the borrowed ladder. Revision: The team approved the revised the borrowed ladder.

Because a cyclist crossed the bridge. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although a cyclist crossed the bridge. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before the rain. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the bridge. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the bridge before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the bridge. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the bridge. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because a cyclist crossed the bridge. Revision: Because a cyclist crossed the bridge, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the bridge. Revision: The team approved the revised the bridge.

Because the baker packed the morning orders. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the baker packed the morning orders. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before opening. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the morning orders. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the morning orders before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the morning orders. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the morning orders. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the baker packed the morning orders. Revision: Because the baker packed the morning orders, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the morning orders. Revision: The team approved the revised the morning orders.

Because the dog carried the red ball. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the dog carried the red ball. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Across the yard. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the red ball. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the red ball before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the red ball. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the red ball. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the dog carried the red ball. Revision: Because the dog carried the red ball, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the red ball. Revision: The team approved the revised the red ball.

Because the student revised the final paragraph. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the student revised the final paragraph. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

After class. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the final paragraph. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the final paragraph before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the final paragraph. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the final paragraph. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the student revised the final paragraph. Revision: Because the student revised the final paragraph, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the final paragraph. Revision: The team approved the revised the final paragraph.

Because the teacher posted the rubric. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the teacher posted the rubric. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before the workshop. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the rubric. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the rubric before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the rubric. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the rubric. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the teacher posted the rubric. Revision: Because the teacher posted the rubric, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the rubric. Revision: The team approved the revised the rubric.

Because the librarian reserved the study room. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the librarian reserved the study room. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

For Tuesday. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the study room. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the study room before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the study room. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the study room. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the librarian reserved the study room. Revision: Because the librarian reserved the study room, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the study room. Revision: The team approved the revised the study room.

Because the class completed the practice quiz. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the class completed the practice quiz. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before lunch. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the practice quiz. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the practice quiz before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the practice quiz. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the practice quiz. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the class completed the practice quiz. Revision: Because the class completed the practice quiz, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the practice quiz. Revision: The team approved the revised the practice quiz.

Because the tutor explained the equation. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the tutor explained the equation. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

During office hours. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the equation. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the equation before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the equation. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the equation. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the tutor explained the equation. Revision: Because the tutor explained the equation, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the equation. Revision: The team approved the revised the equation.

Because the editor marked the repeated sentence. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the editor marked the repeated sentence. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

During peer review. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the repeated sentence. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the repeated sentence before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the repeated sentence. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the repeated sentence. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the editor marked the repeated sentence. Revision: Because the editor marked the repeated sentence, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the repeated sentence. Revision: The team approved the revised the repeated sentence.

Because the analyst updated the forecast. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the analyst updated the forecast. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before the meeting. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the forecast. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the forecast before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the forecast. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the forecast. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the analyst updated the forecast. Revision: Because the analyst updated the forecast, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the forecast. Revision: The team approved the revised the forecast.

Because our team documented the final decision. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although our team documented the final decision. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

After the call. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the final decision. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the final decision before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the final decision. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the final decision. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because our team documented the final decision. Revision: Because our team documented the final decision, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the final decision. Revision: The team approved the revised the final decision.

Because the manager approved the revised timeline. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the manager approved the revised timeline. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

On Monday. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the revised timeline. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the revised timeline before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the revised timeline. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the revised timeline. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the manager approved the revised timeline. Revision: Because the manager approved the revised timeline, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the revised timeline. Revision: The team approved the revised the revised timeline.

Because the designer shared the prototype. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the designer shared the prototype. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before the review. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the prototype. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the prototype before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the prototype. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the prototype. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the designer shared the prototype. Revision: Because the designer shared the prototype, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the prototype. Revision: The team approved the revised the prototype.

Because the coordinator sent the agenda. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the coordinator sent the agenda. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

The night before. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the agenda. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the agenda before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the agenda. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the agenda. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the coordinator sent the agenda. Revision: Because the coordinator sent the agenda, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the agenda. Revision: The team approved the revised the agenda.

Because the engineer tested the backup system. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the engineer tested the backup system. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

During maintenance. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the backup system. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the backup system before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the backup system. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the backup system. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the engineer tested the backup system. Revision: Because the engineer tested the backup system, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the backup system. Revision: The team approved the revised the backup system.

Because the lantern lit the empty hallway. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the lantern lit the empty hallway. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

At midnight. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the empty hallway. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the empty hallway before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the empty hallway. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the empty hallway. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the lantern lit the empty hallway. Revision: Because the lantern lit the empty hallway, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the empty hallway. Revision: The team approved the revised the empty hallway.

Because the detective opened the sealed envelope. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the detective opened the sealed envelope. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

After everyone left. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the sealed envelope. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the sealed envelope before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the sealed envelope. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the sealed envelope. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the detective opened the sealed envelope. Revision: Because the detective opened the sealed envelope, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the sealed envelope. Revision: The team approved the revised the sealed envelope.

Because the musician played the final chord. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the musician played the final chord. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

At dusk. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the final chord. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the final chord before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the final chord. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the final chord. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the musician played the final chord. Revision: Because the musician played the final chord, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the final chord. Revision: The team approved the revised the final chord.

Because the painter covered the old sign. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the painter covered the old sign. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before dawn. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the old sign. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the old sign before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the old sign. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the old sign. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the painter covered the old sign. Revision: Because the painter covered the old sign, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the old sign. Revision: The team approved the revised the old sign.

Because the child followed the silver footprints. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the child followed the silver footprints. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Through the garden. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the silver footprints. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the silver footprints before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the silver footprints. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the silver footprints. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the child followed the silver footprints. Revision: Because the child followed the silver footprints, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the silver footprints. Revision: The team approved the revised the silver footprints.

Because the storm shook the loose shutters. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the storm shook the loose shutters. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

All night. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the loose shutters. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the loose shutters before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the loose shutters. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the loose shutters. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the storm shook the loose shutters. Revision: Because the storm shook the loose shutters, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the loose shutters. Revision: The team approved the revised the loose shutters.

Because the council approved the tree-planting plan. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the council approved the tree-planting plan. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Last Thursday. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the tree-planting plan. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the tree-planting plan before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the tree-planting plan. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the tree-planting plan. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the council approved the tree-planting plan. Revision: Because the council approved the tree-planting plan, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the tree-planting plan. Revision: The team approved the revised the tree-planting plan.

Because the clinic mailed the appointment reminders. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the clinic mailed the appointment reminders. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

This morning. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the appointment reminders. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the appointment reminders before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the appointment reminders. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the appointment reminders. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the clinic mailed the appointment reminders. Revision: Because the clinic mailed the appointment reminders, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the appointment reminders. Revision: The team approved the revised the appointment reminders.

Because the museum opened the new exhibit. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the museum opened the new exhibit. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

In June. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the new exhibit. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the new exhibit before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the new exhibit. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the new exhibit. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the museum opened the new exhibit. Revision: Because the museum opened the new exhibit, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the new exhibit. Revision: The team approved the revised the new exhibit.

Because the volunteers sorted the donated books. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the volunteers sorted the donated books. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

After school. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the donated books. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the donated books before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the donated books. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the donated books. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the volunteers sorted the donated books. Revision: Because the volunteers sorted the donated books, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the donated books. Revision: The team approved the revised the donated books.

Because the bus driver reported the broken display. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the bus driver reported the broken display. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

At the terminal. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the broken display. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the broken display before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the broken display. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the broken display. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the bus driver reported the broken display. Revision: Because the bus driver reported the broken display, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the broken display. Revision: The team approved the revised the broken display.

Because the gardener watered the young trees. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the gardener watered the young trees. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Before noon. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the young trees. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the young trees before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the young trees. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the young trees. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the gardener watered the young trees. Revision: Because the gardener watered the young trees, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the young trees. Revision: The team approved the revised the young trees.

Because the river carried the fallen branches. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the river carried the fallen branches. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

After the storm. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the fallen branches. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the fallen branches before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the fallen branches. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the fallen branches. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the river carried the fallen branches. Revision: Because the river carried the fallen branches, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the fallen branches. Revision: The team approved the revised the fallen branches.

Because the wind moved the dry leaves. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the wind moved the dry leaves. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

Across the path. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the dry leaves. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.

Revised the dry leaves before the deadline. → Fragment in formal prose unless the subject is supplied by the surrounding format.

The final version of the dry leaves. → Fragment: this noun phrase has no finite verb.

Especially the dry leaves. → Fragment when it appears alone without a clause it modifies.

Fragment: Because the wind moved the dry leaves. Revision: Because the wind moved the dry leaves, the next step became easier to evaluate.

Fragment: The revised the dry leaves. Revision: The team approved the revised the dry leaves.

Because the sun warmed the stone wall. → Fragment: the subordinating word makes the thought depend on a missing main clause.

Although the sun warmed the stone wall. → Fragment: the contrast is introduced but never completed.

By afternoon. → Fragment: the time phrase does not contain a complete independent clause.

Near the stone wall. → Fragment: the phrase supplies a location but no complete predication.