Sentence Fragments

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What is a sentence fragment?

Back

A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It has at least a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Identify the fragment: 'Racing for the finish line stretching out her arm to win the race.'

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This is a fragment because it does not have a subject and a verb that form a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Identify the complete sentence: 'After taking the incredibly long social studies test, Rachel desperately wanted to take a long nap.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject (Rachel) and a verb (wanted) that express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is the main difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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The main difference is that a fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Identify the fragment: 'Because John broke his toe playing a game of pick-up basketball, unable to play in the Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament this weekend.'

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This is a fragment because it starts with 'Because' and does not complete the thought.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What does it mean to complete a thought in a sentence?

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Completing a thought means providing enough information so that the reader understands the full idea being expressed.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Can a complete sentence start with a conjunction?

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Yes, a complete sentence can start with a conjunction, but it must still express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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The dog barked loudly.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Give an example of a sentence fragment.

Back

Running through the park.

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CCSS.L.4.1F