1. Using a coordinating conjunction:
* And, but, for, nor, or, so, yet
* Example: "The sun was shining. And the birds were singing."
2. Using a semicolon:
* ;
* Example: "The sky was a brilliant blue; it was a perfect day for a picnic."
3. Using a colon:
* :
* Example: "There were only two options: run or hide."
4. Using a conjunctive adverb:
* However, therefore, moreover, nevertheless, consequently, besides, finally, etc.
* Example: "The test was difficult. However, she managed to pass."
5. Using a prepositional phrase:
* In spite of, because of, due to, etc.
* Example: "She was tired. Because of the long journey, she couldn't sleep."
6. Using a participial phrase:
* Walking quickly, talking loudly, etc.
* Example: "He walked quickly. He was late for the meeting."
7. Using an absolute phrase:
* The sun shining, the birds singing, etc.
* Example: "The sun was shining. The birds singing, it was a beautiful day."
Important Note:
* Always consider the intended meaning and flow of the sentence when choosing how to connect sentence fragments.
* Sometimes, sentence fragments are used intentionally for stylistic effect, especially in creative writing. However, if you're unsure about the correct usage, it's best to avoid them altogether.
Examples of Incorrectly Connected Sentence Fragments:
* "The book was interesting. And I finished it in one sitting." (Missing subject in the second fragment)
* "He was tired. Because of working late." (Missing subject and verb in the second fragment)
Remember to check for complete subjects and verbs in each fragment before connecting them.