Identifying and Correcting Sentence Fragments

This video tutorial explains sentence fragments, a common writing error in English. It covers the essential components of a complete sentence: a subject, a verb, and a complete idea. The video provides examples of sentence fragments, such as missing subjects or verbs, and offers solutions to correct them. It also discusses different types of fragments and includes a quiz to help viewers identify fragments and complete sentences.

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence that is too long.

• A part of a sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or complete idea.

• A type of punctuation error.

• A complete sentence with a subject and verb.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of a sentence?

• A conjunction

• A complete idea

• A verb

• A subject

Identify the fragment: 'Was going to the store.'

• It has a subject but no verb.

• It has a verb but no subject.

• It has both subject and verb.

• It is a complete sentence.

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

• We are going back home.

• She an old woman.

• We went back home.

• She is an old woman.

How can you correct the fragment: 'First, the climate.'?

• First, the climate and.

• First, the climate is.

• First, the climate.

• First, the climate is good.

What is missing in the fragment: 'After we go to the store.'?

• A subject

• A verb

• A punctuation mark

• A complete idea

Identify the fragment: 'Is in the kitchen.'

• It is a complete sentence.

• It has both subject and verb.

• It has a verb but no subject.

• It has a subject but no verb.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Is in the kitchen.

• Before we go.

• First, the people are wonderful.

• First, the people.

What is the problem with the fragment: 'Before we go.'?

• It does not express a complete idea.

• It has a verb but no subject.

• It has a subject but no verb.

• It is missing a punctuation mark.

Which of the following is a correct sentence?

• First, the climate.

• Before we go there's something I have to do.

• Before we go.

• Is in the kitchen.