Final answer:
Option D, 'After you wash your hands,' is an example of a sentence fragment because it is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone. A sentence fragment lacks a subject, a verb, or both, or it does not express a complete thought.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment: A.It is time for dinner. B.Help me make the soup. C.I want to eat. D.After you wash your hands. A sentence fragment is a portion of a sentence that is punctuated as a full sentence but does not constitute a complete thought because it lacks a subject, verb, or both, or because it constitutes a dependent clause that cannot stand alone. In the list given, option D, "After you wash your hands," is an example of a sentence fragment because it is a dependent clause lacking the main clause that would complete the thought.
Correcting the fragment would involve attaching it to a complete sentence or rewriting it. For instance, you could say: "After you wash your hands, please sit down at the dinner table." This would turn the fragment into a complete sentence with a clear subject and predicate.
For sentence fragments that accidentally follow complete sentences, it's often just a matter of joining the fragment to the sentence it is meant to augment. This helps create clear, easily understandable sentences that communicate the intended message without confusion. Remember that sentence fragments lack the necessary components that define a complete sentence and can lead to misunderstanding or vague communication.