03/24 Complete Sentences and Fragments

03/24 Complete Sentences and Fragments

Objective

I will be able to write a complete sentence and correct fragments as well.

• C - 0 - unless called on

• H - raise hand

• A - notes, quiz

• M - at your desk

• P - answering questions, taking notes

• S - 80% or better on the Study Island quiz

Expectations

Pay Attention

Take Notes

Raise hand to speak

No games or other websites when Mr. Brown is teaching

Do your best on the Study Island quiz

Complete Sentences: Subject and Predicate

A complete sentence needs two things: a subject (a noun) and a predicate (a verb). Both parts need to be in a sentence for it to be a complete sentence. If either is missing, the sentence is incomplete.

Multiple Select

Which two things does a sentence need to make it complete? (Choose TWO)

• a subject

• an adjective

• a predicate

• a conjunction

Examples

Jay walked across the street.

Jay is the subject, and walked is the verb. This is a complete sentence.

Had to go home for lunch

This is an incomplete sentence because it has a verb had, but there is no subject.

More Examples

Monica and Gary flew to Seattle.

Monica and Gary is the subject, and flew is the verb. This is a complete sentence.

Jeff and Jay in the rain

This is an incomplete sentence because it has a subject Jeff and Jay, but there is no verb that tells what Jeff and Jay are doing.

Sentence Fragments

A fragment is an incomplete sentence. It is often created when a writer incorrectly breaks a sentence in two. Using end punctuation and capitalization carefully will help you avoid sentence fragments.

Multiple Choice

How is a sentence fragment created?

• By combining two or more shorter sentences.

• By incorrectly breaking a sentence in two.

• By placing a comma where it doesn't belong.

• By always using proper punctuation and capitalization.

Examples

Fragment:

If you have a question. Please raise your hand.

Correction:

If you have a question, please raise your hand.

More Examples

Fragment:

Sam and Sarah left the fair. After playing on the bounce house.

Correction:

Sam and Sarah left the fair after playing on the bounce house.

Run-On Sentences

A run-on sentence happens when two or more sentences are joined together without correct punctuation. A run-on sentence must be split into two or more separate sentences.

Multiple Choice

How do you create a run-on sentence?

• By joining two or more sentences together without proper punctuation.

• By breaking apart a longer sentence into two pieces.

• By always using proper punctuation.

• By placing a comma where it doesn't belong.

Example

Run-On:

Willow wants to go to the movies on Friday if she does her chores, she will be able to go.

Correction:

Willow wants to go to the movies on Friday. If she does her chores, she will be able to go.