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Sentence fragments.

Using the bottom-up technique, read each sentence to see if it can

stand on its own. If you suspect a fragment, check for a subject and a

verb. If it lacks either one, it is a fragment.

Proofreading the Computer-

Generated Essay

Spelling and grammar checkers can be helpful in proofreading, but

they are no substitute for knowledge and judgment. A spelling or

grammar checker can find possible errors and suggest possible

solutions. However, it is up to you to decide what, if anything, is wrong

and how to fix it.

Even when you use spelling and grammar checkers, you should do at

least two separate proofreadings. The following sentence, in which all

words are spelled correctly, may illustrate the need:

Weather or knot ewe use a spelling checker, you knead too proof
read.

Whether to proofread on the screen or to print out a hard copy to

proofread is a personal choice. Some writers find it easier to scroll up
and down on the computer screen, viewing the essay in small