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Rule "Sentence is a fragment"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

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.
ID: SENTENCE_FRAGMENT [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)