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Missing-Subject Fragments
4 Revise missing-subject fragments.
Fragments beginning with a joining word such as and, or, but, or then
followed by a verb are missing-subject fragments. The subject of
the verb is usually in a previous sentence. Connect the fragment to
the sentence or add a subject to begin a new sentence.
The hurricane changed course and seemed to falter. But
gathered strength again before it hit the coast.
The hurricane changed course and seemed to falter but
gathered strength again before it hit the coast.
The hurricane changed course and seemed to falter. But it
gathered strength again before it hit the coast.
Woodrow held up his prize fish and posed for the camera. Then
fell off the end of the fishing pier.
