Correct the following to fragments using both correction 1 and correction 2. Try putting the fragment at the beginning of the sentence instead of always at the end. Remember to insert a comma when you add the to fragment to the beginning of a sentence.
1. To meet new people. Madison joined a gym.
2. He has two jobs and attends evening classes. To complete a double major.
3. Sarah and Joe are planning their future. To move to Tallahassee and buy a house.
4. To remind the other teachers again. Robin let everyone know about the deadline.
5. He replaced the batteries in his flashlight. To be certain that he wouldn’t be without light.
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