Understanding and Fixing Sentence Fragments

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence missing a subject or verb, or not forming a complete thought

• A sentence that is too long

• A sentence with too many verbs

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

How can you fix a sentence fragment that lacks a subject?

• Add an adjective

• Add a verb

• Add a subject

• Remove punctuation

Which of the following is a sentence fragment missing a verb?

• The cat and the mat

• The cat sat on the mat

• The cat on the mat

• The cat is on the mat

What should you do if a sentence fragment is missing a verb?

• Remove the subject

• Add an adjective

• Add a verb

• Add a subject

What is a dependent clause sentence fragment?

• A clause that cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause

• A sentence that is too short

• A sentence that can stand alone

• A sentence with too many subjects

How can you correct a dependent clause sentence fragment?

• Remove the dependent clause

• Add more subjects

• Join it with an independent clause

• Add more punctuation

Which of the following is NOT a sentence fragment?

• Ran to the store

• Because it was raining

• She laughed

• If he arrives on time

In which type of writing is it generally acceptable to use sentence fragments?

• Informal texts and emails

• Formal essays

• Legal documents

• Scientific reports

Why might an author choose to use sentence fragments in their writing?

• To avoid using verbs

• To confuse the reader

• For stylistic reasons or dramatic effect

• To make the text longer

Which of the following sentences is a complete sentence?

• After the rain stopped

• If they arrive early

• The dog barked

• While she was sleeping