Understanding Sentence Fragments

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence that is too long

• A sentence with too many clauses

• An incomplete idea that lacks a subject or verb

• A complete sentence with a subject and verb

Why is 'Craig being the most talented person on his hockey team' considered a fragment?

• It lacks a subject

• It lacks a verb

• It is too short

• It uses an infinitive verb or gerund incorrectly

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a sentence fragment?

• Dependent clause without an independent clause

• Incorrect use of infinitive verb or gerund

• Lack of a verb

• Having too many verbs

How can you correct a sentence fragment that lacks a verb?

• Add a subject

• Add a verb

• Remove the subject

• Make it a question

What should you look for when proofreading to avoid sentence fragments?

• Ensure each sentence has a subject, verb, and complete idea

• Check for punctuation errors

• Count the number of words in each sentence

• Make sure all sentences are the same length