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Rule "Sentence is a fragment"

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Description:	Sentence is a fragment
	By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message:	This sentence seems to be incomplete or is missing punctuation.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	http://www.chompchomp.com/rules/fragrules.htm
Tags:	[picky]
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	Though the dog likes to bark loudly. After we had a lovely dinner. Because he was a great musician. Because I am a student of old language. Because the game was cancelled last week. When the wind howls in the trees. Although usually only the rear protectors were broken.
Correct sentences for comparison:	Though the dog likes to bark, it's still a nice dog. After we had dinner, we went to the cinema. Whichever college he wants to go to is fine with me. After rain comes fair weather. As soon as I get paid I will pay you back. As soon as I get paid, I will pay you back. As soon as I get paid... As soon as I get paid… When a ticket is closed - send an additional email to the customer. Because the rain came she closed the window. Because the game was cancelled last week we stayed at home. When the wind howls in the trees my cat is frightened. If only he knew. After returning home, I will inquire into the matter. where C is an arbitrary constant of integration. As if you could kill time without injuring eternity. While eating a pizza he was annoying his sister. Who lives without folly is not so wise as he thinks. When you're separated you lose touch. After the meeting she headed straight to her desk. Where there is smoke there is fire. If you pump air into a tire it expands. Because she felt sick. When the original stories were related (e.g. The War a... Who Bill relates to makes no difference to me. If so I'd like to hear from you. If only the rear engine is defective.
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ID:	SENTENCE_FRAGMENT [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)