Sentence Fragments and Complete Sentences

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What is a Sentence Fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.

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What is a Complete Sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It has a subject and a verb.

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Example of a Sentence Fragment: 'While she was on her way to school.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a Complete Sentence: 'I passed the test!'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What does a Complete Sentence need?

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A complete sentence needs a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (what the subject is doing).

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Example of a Sentence Fragment: 'Because the storm caused a flood.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it starts with 'because' and does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a Sentence Fragment: 'The shiny new car.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not have a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a Sentence Fragment: 'Threw the football.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not have a subject.

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Can a Sentence Fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a sentence fragment cannot be a complete thought. It leaves the reader wanting more information.

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How can you fix a Sentence Fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.