Recognizing Sentence Fragments and Their Structure

David and Beth discuss sentence fragments, explaining that they are incomplete sentences that lack either a subject or a predicate. They provide examples to illustrate how fragments differ from complete sentences. The video emphasizes the importance of having both a subject and a predicate to form a complete sentence. Examples like 'the pancakes' and 'because of the snowstorm' are used to show fragments, while complete sentences are demonstrated by adding necessary elements. The video concludes with a summary of how to construct proper sentences.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Paragraph structure

• Punctuation

• Sentence fragments

• Verb tenses

What is a sentence fragment missing?

• A subject or a predicate

• A capital letter

• A period

• An adjective

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

• Because of the rain.

• The cat slept.

• They are happy.

• She runs fast.

What two components are necessary for a complete sentence?

• A subject and a predicate

• A verb and an adverb

• A preposition and a conjunction

• A noun and an adjective

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• The pancakes.

• The pancakes were delicious.

• Were delicious.

• Delicious pancakes.

What is missing in the fragment 'It began 10 years ago'?

• A predicate

• A subject

• A noun

• A verb

What is the role of a predicate in a sentence?

• To name the subject

• To describe the subject

• To provide additional information

• To tell what happens to the subject

Which of the following is NOT a sentence fragment?

• We stayed home from school.

• Because of the snowstorm.

• Stayed home from school.

• We.

How can you correct the fragment 'Because of the snowstorm'?

• Add a conjunction

• Add a period

• Add an adjective

• Add a subject and a predicate

What is the final step to ensure you have a complete sentence?

• Add a period

• Add a subject

• Add a predicate

• Add a conjunction