Belajar Bahasa Inggris Fragmen dan Kalimat Melantur

Sentence Fragment (Fragmen Kalimat) dan Run-on Sentence (Kalimat Melantur)

DIRECTIONS: Mark the following items F if they contain a fragment, RU if they are run-on sentences, and C if they are correct. Then write corrections eliminating fragments and run-ons. The first one is done for you as an example.

PETUNJUK: Tandai item berikut F jika item tersebut mengandung fragmen, RU jika item tersebut adalah kalimat melantur, dan C jika item tersebut adalah benar. Kemudian tulis pembetulan yang mengeliminasi fragmen dan kalimat melantur. Nomor pertama dikerjakan untuk Anda sebagai contoh.

_____  1. After its introduction in 1969. The float process became the world's principal method of manufacturing flat sheets of glass.
                After its introduction in 1969, the float process became the world's principal method of manufacturing flat sheets of glass.
_____ 2. We heard a lecture by Professor Taylor. Who is the chairman of the history department.
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_____ 3. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and the phonograph. But not the telephone.
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_____ 4. Arnold Palmer, a famous American golfer, is no longer playing professionally, but he is still respected by golf fans all over the world.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 5. Seals appear clumsy on the land, they are able to move short distances faster than most people can run.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 6. You can't get to the island from here. Without a boat.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 7. While all birds are alike in that they have feathers and lay eggs, there are great differences among them in terms of size, structure, and color.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 8. A barometer is a device it is used to measure atmospheric pressure.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 9. Sometimes cloth is made by blending natural fibers and synthetic fibers. Rayon and cotton, for example.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 10. Professor Roberts bought a car in Rome. Then sold it in Amsterdam after her vacation.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 11. Technical climbing means mountain climbing without special equipment, it shouldn't be attempted without training.
           ____________________________________________________________________
_____ 12. Almost 92% of people get married over one third of these marriages end in divorce half of all divorced people choose to get married a second time.
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Kunci Jawaban

F         2. We heard a lecture by Professor Taylor who is the chairman of the history department.
          
F         3. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and the phonograph, but not the telephone.
          
C        4. Arnold Palmer, a famous American golfer, is no longer playing professionally, but he is still respected by golf fans all over the world.
          
RU     5. Seals appear clumsy on the land, but they are able to move short distances faster than most people can run.
          
F        6. You can't get to the island from here without a boat.
          
RU     7. While all birds are alike in that they have feathers and lay eggs; there are great differences among them in terms of size, structure, and color.
          
RU     8. A barometer is a device; it is used to measure atmospheric pressure. (Compound sentence)
              A barometer is a device which is used to measure atmospheric pressure. (Adjective clause)
              A barometer is a device used to measure atmospheric pressure. (Past participial)
F        9. Sometimes cloth is made by blending natural fibers and synthetic fibers, for example rayon and cotton.
          
F        10. Professor Roberts bought a car in Rome then sold it in Amsterdam after her vacation.
          
RU     11. Technical climbing means mountain climbing without special equipment; it shouldn't be attempted without training.
          
RU     12. Almost 92% of people get married. Over one third of these marriages end in divorce and half of all divorced people choose to get married a second time.