Fixing Sentence Fragments and Creating Complete Sentences

This video from Sparkle English teaches about sentence fragments, their types, and how to fix them. It covers fragments missing subjects or verbs, and dependent clauses. The video includes examples and a practice session to identify and correct fragments. It also discusses when using fragments is acceptable, such as for stylistic reasons or in informal writing.

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence that has too many commas

• A sentence that is written in passive voice

• A sentence that is missing a subject or verb, or does not form a complete thought

• A sentence that is too long

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

• They are playing soccer.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• Ran to the store.

• She sings beautifully.

How can you fix a sentence fragment that lacks a subject?

• By adding a comma

• By adding a subject

• By adding a verb

• By changing the tense

Which of the following sentences is missing a verb?

• The dog barked loudly.

• They went to the park.

• The beautiful garden.

• She is reading a book.

How can you correct a sentence fragment that lacks a verb?

• By adding a conjunction

• By adding a subject

• By adding a verb

• By adding an adjective

What is a dependent clause sentence fragment?

• A sentence that is too short

• A clause that has a subject and a verb

• A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

• A sentence with too many verbs

How can you fix a dependent clause sentence fragment?

• By adding a comma

• By joining it with an independent clause

• By adding a verb

• By adding a subject

Identify the sentence fragment: 'Went for dinner with John and his new girlfriend last night.'

• This is a dependent clause.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is missing a subject.

• This is missing a verb.

When is it acceptable to use sentence fragments?

• In scientific reports

• For stylistic reasons or in informal settings

• In essays and tests

• In formal writing

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment used for dramatic effect?

• The cat slept on the mat.

• They are playing soccer.

• Oh single, my dear to be sure, a single man of large fortune.

• She walked to the store.