The second fragment exercise (Fragments #2)describes a treasure. In a sentence or two describe the treasure and how it was found. Type in the space provided below.  Use complete sentences.

Read the following passages and in the appropriate checkbox, determine if the passage contains a fragment or if it is correct.

1.  Much research is being done today on many diseases. One such disease is osteoporosis. People who have the disease experience bone loss. Often resulting in broken bones.Osteoporosis affects the bones.
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2.  While we used to believe that the disease only affected the elderly. Now we know that the process begins much earlier.Researchers have determined that the teen years are critical for one's chances of getting the disease.
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3.  It seems that teens begin to store calcium that will be used by the body in the future. Thus, drinking milk or eating calcium rich foods are essential. Unfortunately, teens often have the worst diets.
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4.  The process of storing calcium is a little like a bank account. During the teen years, the calcium enters the body. During the later years, the body taps the body for the calcium it needs. Similar to a savings account.
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5.  Calcium in-take is not the only insurance against getting the disease. Also important is exercise. Not just any exercise though. Lifting weights and other activities that involve some strain on the bone are important for the prevention of osteoporosis.
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6.  Researchers are concerned that teens today run future risks. Poor diet and inactivity during adolescence influence health in the future. A connection that is not easy for teens to grasp.
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7.   The following passage contains a fragment. Pick out the fragment and in the space below, and write it as a correct sentence.

The benefits of good diet and exercise are important to people of all ages. To prevent diseases like osteoporosis. Just like a bank account, what we put in today will be there for us in the future.

8.   Researchers do indicate that genetics can influence bone disease. If a reletive or family member has the disease. You may be more likely to have osteoporosis.

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