Exploring Sentence Fragments and Complete Sentences

What is a sentence fragment?

• A phrase or clause that does not express a complete thought

• A complete sentence with a subject and verb

• A group of words that express a complete thought

• A sentence that can stand by itself

Which of the following is NOT a sentence fragment?

• Went for a run

• Jim and Frosty posed for a picture

• Because of the rain

• When they left

What are the two main parts every complete sentence must have?

• A subject and an object

• A verb and an adverb

• A subject and a verb

• A noun and an adjective

Which student has the correct idea about sentences?

• Student A: A sentence needs only a noun

• Student B: A sentence needs a subject and a verb

• Student C: A sentence needs only a verb

• Student D: A sentence needs a noun and an adjective

What is the implied subject in one-word command sentences?

• You

• It

• He

• They

Which of these words can be considered a complete sentence?

• Stop

• Running

• Beautiful

• Quickly

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A word that connects two independent clauses

• A word that modifies a verb

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that starts a dependent clause

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• It is important to clean the roof

• The show will run past 10 pm

• You will get better grades

• If they don't start at seven o'clock sharp

What must a dependent clause have to form a complete sentence?

• An independent clause

• A subordinating conjunction

• A noun

• A verb

Which of these word groups is a complete sentence?

• Every New Year's Eve

• In the beginning of the year

• We eat canned foods

• Suzanne's lovely ball gown