Understanding Sentence Fragments

What is a key characteristic of a grammatically correct sentence?

• It contains at least one subject and one verb.

• It always starts with a capital letter.

• It ends with a period.

• It contains more than three words.

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence?

• Mary cleaned.

• Although Mr. Johnson had a ticket.

• Mop!

• Reuben sandwich.

What makes a one-word exclamation a complete sentence?

• It is part of a dependent clause.

• It conveys a complete thought.

• It is a command.

• It contains a subject and a verb.

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that contains only a verb.

• A clause that contains only a subject.

• A clause that starts with a subordinating conjunction and needs a main clause.

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

How can you identify a sentence fragment?

• It always contains a verb.

• It is a one-word command.

• It ends with an exclamation mark.

• It is a dependent clause without a main clause.