Sentence Fragments

Open Ended

Why is it important to be able to identify and correct sentence fragments in your writing?

Multiple Choice

What is a sentence fragment?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought

• A group of words punctuated like a complete thought but does not express a complete thought

• A sentence with too many words

• A sentence that is too short

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a sentence fragment?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought

• A group of words punctuated like a sentence but missing a complete thought

• A sentence with too many words

• A sentence that uses complex vocabulary

Fill in the Blanks

A sentence fragment may be missing a subject, a

, or both.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a sentence fragment missing a subject?

• Stands almost 1,500 feet tall.

• The 1,250-foot Empire State Building in New York.

• Under construction in China and the Middle East.

• Rifka walked to the ice cream cart.

Multiple Choice

Select all the sentences that are fragments from the following list: 1) Stands almost 1,500 feet tall. 2) The 1,250-foot Empire State Building in New York. 3) Under construction in China and the Middle East. 4) Rifka walked to the ice cream cart.

• 1 only

• 1 and 2

• 1, 2, and 3

• 2 and 4

Open Ended

Explain why a complete thought in a sentence requires both a subject and a verb.

Multiple Choice

What is a key requirement to avoid sentence fragments in your writing, as mentioned in the instructions?

• Every sentence must have a subject and a verb.

• Every sentence must be at least ten words long.

• Every sentence must include a question.

• Every sentence must start with 'I'.