Sentences and Fragments

Is this a complete sentence?

We have been there before.

• Yes

• No, it is missing a subject.

• No, it is missing a predicate.

Is this a complete sentence?

Ran quickly

• Yes.

• No, it is missing a subject.

• No, it is missing a prediccate.

Is this a complete sentence?

Your tough homework assignment.

• Yes

• No, it is missing a subject.

• No, it is missing a predicate.

Is this a complete sentence?

The most expensive computer in the store.

• Yes

• No, it is missing a subject.

• No, it is missing a predicate.

Is this a complete sentence?

Has been gone for years.

• Yes.

• No, it is missing a subject.

• No, it is missing a predicate.

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it does not include a subject and/or a predicate, or does not express a complete idea.

Which sentence is a fragment?

• Did you see that woman?

• The one with the red coat.

• She looked familiar.

• Maybe I know her.

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it does not include a subject and/or a predicate, or does not express a complete idea.

Which sentence is a fragment?

• Last week there was a concert.

• My mom let me go.

• There were all kinds of bands in attendance.

• Performing their most popular songs.

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it does not include a subject and/or a predicate, or does not express a complete idea.

Which sentence is a fragment?

• Take out the garbage.

• Do the dishes.

• Don't forget the recycle bin.

• The blue one.

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it does not include a subject and/or a predicate, or does not express a complete idea.

Which sentence is a fragment?

• I love running.

• Even when it's raining or snowing.

• I run everyday.

• I run all year.

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it does not include a subject and/or a predicate, or does not express a complete idea.

Which sentence is a fragment?

• The students in the 8th grade class.

• They are having a fundraising event.

• Their goal is to raise money for the trip.

• They are going to Washington D.C.