Module 1- Sentence or Fragment

What is a sentence?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

• A single word that stands alone.

• A phrase without punctuation.

Which of the following is an example of a sentence?

• Wait by the hickory tree.

• The pebbles in Mystery Cove.

• Relaxes by taking a walk by the ocean.

• When a sea star loses an arm.

What punctuation marks can end a sentence?

• Period, question mark, exclamation point

• Comma, semicolon, colon

• Hyphen, dash, ellipsis

• Parenthesis, bracket, slash

What is a sentence fragment?

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

• A complete sentence with a subject and predicate.

• A paragraph with multiple sentences.

• A sentence with a conjunction.

In writing, when is it best to use complete sentences?

• In school writing

• In casual conversation

• In poetry

• In text messages

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

• The swimming pool was crowded.

• Pea pods sizzled in the wok.

• Dangling from the ceiling.

• The hollyhocks by the house.

What is the purpose of Exercise 2 in the document?

• To practice writing poetry.

• To revise sentence fragments into complete sentences.

• To learn new vocabulary words.

• To practice punctuation.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• The blue sweater.

• Singing on stage.

• The glowing moon looked like a pearl.

• Before breakfast.