Understanding Sentences and Fragments

What is a complete sentence?

• A group of words that starts with a capital letter.

• A group of words that contains a verb.

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A group of words that ends with a period.

Why is 'The boy in the dark' considered a fragment?

• It lacks a capital letter.

• It does not express a complete thought.

• It does not have a period at the end.

• It contains too many words.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• In the corner reading.

• The house is filled with laughter.

• The boy in the dark.

• The blanket in the closet.

What is missing in the phrase 'In the corner reading' to make it a complete sentence?

• A period.

• A verb.

• A complete thought.

• A subject.

Which of the following is an example of a fragment?

• The house is filled with laughter.

• The boy in the dark.

• The power went out in the night.

• I built a big fort.