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Prepositional Phrase Fragments
6 Fix prepositional phrase fragments.
A prepositional phrase, alone or within a series, cannot function as a
sentence. Correct a prepositional phrase fragment by connecting it to
a sentence with which it logically belongs.
Hamilton finally found his lost history book. In a large mud puddle
on the street beside the student union.
Hamilton finally found his lost history book in a large mud puddle
on the street beside the student union.
On her way to a three o’clock job interview at Stanfield
Corporation. Melanie became lost.
On her way to a three o’clock job interview at Stanfield
Corporation, Melanie became lost.
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