Sentence vs. Fragment Quiz

Identify the fragment: 'The dog barked loudly.' or 'Running around the yard.'

• The dog barked loudly.

• Running around the yard.

• The cat slept peacefully.

• Jumping over the fence.

Identify the complete sentence: 'The flowers in the garden are blooming.' or 'Blooming in the garden.'

• The flowers in the garden are blooming.

• Blooming in the garden.

• The garden blooms with flowers.

• Flowers are blooming in the garden.

How can you tell if a sentence is complete?

• A sentence is complete if it has both a subject and a verb.

• A sentence is complete if it has at least three words.

• A sentence is complete if it starts with a capital letter.

• A sentence is complete if it ends with a period.

What is an example of a sentence fragment?

• 'Running around the yard.' is a sentence fragment.

• 'She runs every day.'

• 'The dog barked loudly.'

• 'After the rain stopped.'

Can a sentence fragment stand alone?

• Yes, a sentence fragment can stand alone.

• No, a sentence fragment cannot stand alone as it does not express a complete thought.

• Only in informal writing can a sentence fragment stand alone.

• Sentence fragments can stand alone if they are used in poetry.

Identify the complete sentence: 'Jumping over the fence.' or 'The cow jumps over the moon.'

• Jumping over the fence.

• The cow jumps over the moon.

• Jumping is fun.

• The fence is high.

What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

• To express a question

• To communicate a clear idea or message

• To provide a list of items

• To create confusion

What makes a complete sentence?

• A complete sentence needs a subject and a verb.

• A complete sentence can be a fragment.

• A complete sentence must be a question.

• A complete sentence should always be long.

What does it mean to express a complete thought?

• To convey a clear idea that makes sense on its own.

• To write a sentence with more than ten words.

• To use complex vocabulary and jargon.

• To create a confusing statement that requires clarification.

What is a subject in a sentence?

• The subject is the verb of the sentence.

• The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

• The subject is the action performed in the sentence.

• The subject is the conclusion drawn from the sentence.