Exploring Fragments in Mathematics

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence that is too long.

• A sentence that has more than one subject.

• A group of words that is missing a subject or predicate.

• A complete sentence with a subject and predicate.

Why is 'went home past the supermarket' considered a fragment?

• It is missing a predicate.

• It is a complete sentence.

• It is missing a subject.

• It has too many words.

Which of the following is a fragment due to a missing subject?

• The construction workers worked through the night.

• All of the students at the school.

• Ran all over the playground.

• Mr. Berkeley and his dog.

Why is 'since she started to walk to school' a fragment?

• It is a complete sentence.

• It is not a complete thought.

• It is missing a predicate.

• It is missing a subject.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• My mom's best friend.

• Sang a solo in the concert.

• The construction workers worked through the night.

• Finish it just before the deadline.

What is missing in the fragment 'my mom's best friend'?

• A verb.

• A complete thought.

• A predicate.

• A subject.

How can you correct the fragment 'sang a solo in the concert'?

• By making it longer.

• By removing the verb.

• By adding a predicate.

• By adding a subject.

What is the correct way to fix the fragment 'even though I studied really hard'?

• Even though I studied really hard, I will study more.

• Even though I studied really hard, I passed the test.

• Even though I studied really hard, I did not pass the test.

• Even though I studied really hard, I am tired.

Which of the following is a fragment due to an incomplete thought?

• If you are able to come this weekend.

• John Marlow and Danielle.

• The neighbors across the street from me.

• Finish it just before the deadline.

How can you correct the fragment 'John Marlow and Danielle'?

• John Marlow and Danielle are studying.

• John Marlow and Danielle ate the pizza.

• John Marlow and Danielle went to the park.

• John Marlow and Danielle are friends.