Understanding Sentences and Fragments

What is the main difference between a sentence and a fragment?

• A sentence is longer than a fragment.

• A fragment always contains a verb.

• A fragment is more detailed than a sentence.

• A sentence expresses a complete idea, while a fragment does not.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Sharks or Fierce Hunters

• Not a single bone in his body

• The great white shark will attack people

• Afraid of sharks

What makes 'The great white shark will attack people' a complete sentence?

• It contains a question.

• It is a fragment.

• It has a subject and a verb.

• It is a long sentence.

Why is 'Help keep the ocean clean by eating dead animals' not a complete sentence?

• It has too many verbs.

• It lacks a subject.

• It is a question.

• It is too short.

Which of the following is an example of a fragment?

• Sharks have an outer row of teeth for grabbing.

• When the outer teeth fall out.

• Afraid of sharks.

• The great white shark will attack people.