Recognizing and Correcting Sentence Fragments

What are the three essential components of a complete sentence?

• Subject, verb, and punctuation

• Subject, object, and punctuation

• Verb, object, and complete thought

• Subject, verb, and complete thought

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

• She runs fast.

• Because I said so.

• They are happy.

• I went to the store.

How can you correct a dependent word fragment?

• Remove the subject

• Add a comma at the end

• Change the verb tense

• Attach it to a main clause

What is a common issue with sentences starting with 'ing' words?

• They can easily create fragments

• They need a comma at the end

• They are always complete sentences

• They often lack a verb

How can you fix an 'ing' fragment?

• Add a subject and change the verb form

• Remove the 'ing' word

• Add a comma at the end

• Change the subject

Which word group is likely to create an added detail fragment?

• Such as bread and spaghetti

• Before a race

• Bob is taking a night course

• I eat starchy foods

How can you correct an added detail fragment?

• Add a comma at the end

• Change the punctuation

• Remove the detail

• Add a subject and a verb

What is a missing subject fragment?

• A sentence missing punctuation

• A sentence missing a subject

• A sentence missing a verb

• A sentence missing a complete thought

How can you identify a sentence fragment in your writing?

• Check if it has a subject and a verb

• Ensure it has punctuation

• Read it aloud from the first sentence to the last

• Look for dependent words

What is a good strategy to check for fragments in your writing?

• Read your paper aloud from the last sentence to the first

• Look for long sentences

• Check for punctuation errors

• Read your paper silently