Correcting Sentence Fragments

Which group of words is a complete sentence?

• Louis Armstrong influenced other musicians.

• Louis Armstrong, one of the greatest jazz musicians.

• Was one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.

• Was a huge influence on jazz music in general.

Which group of words is a complete sentence?

• His music also exciting for dancing.

• Because his music was so happy and lively.

• Danced and listened to his upbeat music.

• People loved to dance to his music.

Which choice changes the fragment into a complete sentence?

Developed a new way of playing.

• Developed a new way of playing jazz music.

• Developed a new way of playing his trumpet.

• In the 1920s, developed a new way of playing.

• Louis Armstrong developed a new way of playing.

Which choice changes the fragment into a complete sentence?

Armstrong’s jazz style.

• Becoming famous, Armstrong’s jazz style.

• Armstrong’s jazz style became famous.

• Famous over the years, Armstrong’s jazz style.

• Armstrong’s jazz style famous for years.