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Sentences and Fragments

20 questions

6th - 6th Grade

English

Sentences and Fragments is a Grade 6 English worksheet that helps students distinguish complete sentences from sentence fragments. Across 20 multiple-choice items, students read each example and select whether it is a sentence or a fragment, including phrases such as “To try the airplane,” “This unsuccessful flight,” and “Orville made another flight, and Wilbur made two.” The examples use a short aviation-themed context while focusing on sentence completeness. Use this free printable worksheet to reinforce students’ ability to recognize whether a group of words expresses a complete thought or is missing essential information. It works well for guided grammar instruction, independent practice, review, or a quick formative assessment. The worksheet includes a complete answer key so teachers can review classifications and address errors efficiently. A digital quiz version is also available on Wayground for online practice and assessment.

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Sentences and Fragments

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

People admire the work of Orville and Wilbur Wright.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

2.

They worked in the field of aviation.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

3.

To try the airplane.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

4.

The wind across the sand.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

5.

December 14, 1903 was a cold day.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

6.

Wilbur was the first to try the plane.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

7.

It stayed in the air just 2.5 seconds.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

8.

This unsuccessful flight.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

9.

Three days later, Orville flew the plane.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

10.

It flew 120 feet in 12 seconds.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

11.

The two brothers were happy with this flight.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

12.

On the same day, December 17th.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

13.

Orville made another flight, and Wilbur made two.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

14.

The longest flight lasted 59 seconds.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

15.

Flew 852 feet.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

16.

These early flights were just the beginning.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

17.

Spent four years preparing.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

18.

Orville and Wilbur Wright were serious about flying.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

19.

Confident of their hard work.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

20.

They would be amazed with the progress in aviation.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

Answer Key

Sentences and Fragments

Total questions: 20

1.
b)

Sentence

2.
b)

Sentence

3.
a)

Fragment

4.
a)

Fragment

5.
b)

Sentence

6.
b)

Sentence

7.
b)

Sentence

8.
a)

Fragment

9.
b)

Sentence

10.
b)

Sentence

11.
b)

Sentence

12.
a)

Fragment

13.
b)

Sentence

14.
b)

Sentence

15.
a)

Fragment

16.
b)

Sentence

17.
a)

Fragment

18.
b)

Sentence

19.
a)

Fragment

20.
b)

Sentence

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What does the Sentences and Fragments worksheet help students learn?

This Grade 6 English worksheet gives students 20 multiple-choice items in which they classify each group of words as a sentence or a fragment. By comparing complete statements with incomplete phrases such as “The wind across the sand” and “Flew 852 feet,” students practice recognizing whether an example communicates a complete thought.

How can I use this worksheet to teach sentences and fragments?

Introduce the distinction by having students look for the essential parts of a complete thought, then model how to classify one or two of the worksheet’s examples. Students can complete the remaining Sentence-or-Fragment choices independently or with a partner, explaining what makes each selection complete or incomplete. Use the aviation-themed examples for a short whole-class discussion before reviewing the answer key.

What mistakes should I watch for on the Sentences and Fragments worksheet?

Students may mistake a phrase with a noun, such as “This unsuccessful flight,” for a complete sentence, or overlook that “To try the airplane” and “Flew 852 feet” do not stand alone as complete thoughts. They may also classify a time or prepositional phrase such as “On the same day, December 17th” as a sentence simply because it contains specific information. Ask students to reread questionable choices and explain whether the words form a complete statement.

How do I assign and grade this Sentences and Fragments worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or use its digital quiz version on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for checking the 20 Sentence-or-Fragment responses, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for practice with less screen time.

How can I differentiate this sentences-and-fragments worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the Sentence-or-Fragment choices easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping the same sentence-classification practice.

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