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3. Samuel was surprised. To see the package outside his door.
4. To mark his place in his book. Santiago used a dollar bill.
5. Radio stations often hold contests. To keep listeners tuned in.
-ing Fragments
To correct an -ing fragment, connect it to the rest of the sentence with
a comma. You may also correct it by adding a subject and a helping
verb.
Peering out the window and checking her watch every five
minutes. Charlene waited for her guests to arrive.
Peering out the window and checking her watch every five
minutes, Charlene waited for her guests to arrive.
Rachel spent the afternoon at home. Listening to Internet radio
and reading magazines.
Rachel spent the afternoon at home, listening to Internet radio
and reading magazines.
