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Fragments

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fragment or Sentence?


Supplies for school at my desk.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

2.

Fragment or Sentence?


I am using my old backpack.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

3.

Fragment or Sentence?


Mrs. Cheeves is a new teacher.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

4.

Fragment or Sentence?


Gave me a blue writing folder.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

5.

Fragment or Sentence?


Tomorrow we meet our writing buddies.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

6.

Fragment or Sentence?


We will write stories together.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

7.

Fragment or Sentence?


Our new teacher

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

8.

Fragment or Sentence?


Wrote a story about summer camp.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

9.

Fragment or Sentence?


Typed it on the computer.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

10.

Fragment or Sentence?


Nathan and Fred will draw the pictures.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

11.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

The clowns in the circus.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

12.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

The students at the school.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

13.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

Swam as quickly as possible.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

14.

Instead of saying what they wanted to say.

a)

fragment

b)

sentence

15.

During the long winter months, the students became restless.

a)

fragment

b)

sentence

16.

Clouded her judgment about what she should do with her future.

a)

fragment

b)

sentence

17.
Don't you want to go to the dance?
a)
fragment
b)
sentence
18.
The rain comes down like a blue curtain.
a)
sentence
b)
fragment
19.
As toads, lizards, and insects jump to the sanctuary of bushes to avoid the deadly mower blades.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
20.
A drink that will give him plenty of energy and shiny hair.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
21.

Read your book.

a)

fragment

b)

sentence

22.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

Stood outside and waved at the passing cars.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

23.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

The shiny blue car drove past the garbage truck.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

24.

Which option is a fragment?

1) Walking is an excellent exercise.

2) When you walk at a brisk pace.

a)

1

b)

2

25.

What is missing in this sentence?


Relaxing on the beach.

a)

verb

b)

subject

c)

both

d)

nothing

26.

Is the sentence complete or a fragment?


The car door.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

27.

What is missing from the sentence? A subject or predicate?


The car door.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate

28.

Is the sentence complete or a fragment?


School started late because the roads were icy.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

29.

What is missing from the sentence? A subject or predicate?


School started late because the roads were icy.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate

c)

It is a complete sentence.

30.

Is the sentence complete or a fragment?


Going to the store.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

31.

What is missing from the sentence? A subject or predicate?


Going to the store.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate

c)

It is a complete sentence.

32.

Is the sentence complete or a fragment?


The picture was in a frame.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

33.

What is missing from the sentence? A subject or predicate?


The picture was in a frame.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate

c)

It is a complete sentence.

34.

Is the sentence complete or a fragment?


The circus elephants.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

35.

What is missing from the sentence? A subject or predicate?


The circus elephants.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate

c)

It is a complete sentence.

36.

Which of the following explains a fragment:

a)

Simple basic sentences with subject and verb

b)

Partial sentence lacking either subject or predicate

c)

There is no such thing as a fragment

d)

Sentences that are really several sentences shoved together

37.

Mrs. Porter-Lucas has energy!

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

38.

Since Mr. Garrison is early.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

39.

Mrs. DeSarno is early.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

40.

Singing loudly all day long.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

41.

I believe they will be here soon.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

42.

Went to Disney and it was fun!

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

43.

Without increasing his vegetable intake.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run On

44.

I'm very tired, but I need to study.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run On

45.

Five questions only.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

46.

They were done that afternoon.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run On

47.

So they were out later than normal.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run On

48.

Coordinating Conjunctions cannot begin sentences

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Choose the coordinating conjunctions below (may be more than one)

a)

While

b)

For

c)

Therefore

d)

And

50.

Which is an acronym for coordinating conjunctions?

a)

AWUBIS

b)

FANBOY

c)

FANBOYS

d)

There isn't one

51.

Coordinating conjunctions go where in a sentence?

a)

Around/near the middle

b)

Towards the end

c)

At the beginning

52.

Any day they want to join PM Hawk Time.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

53.

They can join PM Hawk Time any day they want.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run On

54.

But they weren't sure which way to go.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

55.

All the students are ready for their assessment!

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run On

56.
If it rains.
a)
Sentence :)
b)
Fragment :(
57.
While you are talking.
a)
Sentence :)
b)
Fragment :(
58.
When he moved to New York City.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
59.
Mr. Murphy likes to bike on the weekends.
a)
Fragment
b)
Sentence
60.
Which is a fragment?
 1) Walking is an excellent exercise. 2) When you walk at a brisk pace.
a)
1
b)
2
61.
John loves Mary.
a)
Fragment
b)
Sentence
62.
Whenever I want.
a)
Fragment
b)
Sentence
63.
I want to see a whale some day.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
64.
The largest mammal.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
65.
Dolphins have two flippers.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
66.
Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
a)
My family is planning a trip to the city.
b)
It will be the longest trip.
c)
I'm saving money I want to buy presents.
d)
We will go in the spring, when the weather is good. 
67.
Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
a)
He interviewed the mayor and did other research.
b)
He wants to enter the report in a contest.
c)
I read his report it was interesting.
d)
One of the boys did a report about our town's history.
68.
Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
a)
I like traveling and seeing new places.
b)
I always take lots of pictures to show my friends.
c)
There are so many different ways to share photos.
d)
You can even make them into a book my aunt did that.
69.
What change should be made to the text below?
Our class held a bake sale.
To raise money for a trip. 
a)
Our class held a bake sale to raise money for a trip.
b)
Our class held a bake sale, we raised money for a trip. 
c)
Our class held a bake sale. Raising money for a trip.
d)
Our class held a bake sale to raise money. For a trip.
70.
What change should be made to the text below?
My sister has a rock collection, she wants to be a scientist when she grows up. 
a)
My sister has a rock collection because she wants. To be a scientist.
b)
My sister has a rock collection. She wants to be a scientist. When she grows up.
c)
My sister has a rock collection. She wants to be a scientist when she grows up. 
d)
My sister has a rock collection, she wants to be a scientist. When she grows up.
71.
What change should be made to the text below?
I like stories about history, they are interesting and fun to read.
a)
I like stories about history. They are interesting. And fun to read.
b)
I like stories. About history. they are interesting. And fun to read.
c)
I like stories. About history. They are interesting and fun to read.
d)
I like stories about history. They are interesting and fun to read. 
72.
What change should be made to the text below?
You can find that topic. In the index. At the back of the book. 
a)
You can find. That topic in the index. At the back of the book. 
b)
You can find that topic. In the index at the back of the book. 
c)
You can find that topic in the index at the back of the book. 
d)
You can find that topic in the index. At the back of the book. 
73.
Which of these is a sentence fragment?
a)
You can hold a bake sale.
b)
Or a car wash at a busy location.
c)
Choose your favorite cause to work for. 
d)
Many groups need your help. 
74.
Which of these is a sentence fragment?
a)
People are grateful. 
b)
They raise money. 
c)
Working in their communities. 
d)
Many students help others. 
75.
Which of these is a sentence fragment?
a)
Hard work can be rewarding. 
b)
The best feeling in the world. 
c)
People of all ages can make a difference. 
d)
You will feel useful. 
76.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

When I get my driver's license next year.

b)

By the lake near the nursing home.

c)

If I can save enough money for a new car.

d)

I lost my new watch at the park yesterday.

77.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The balloon floated up.

b)

Although I have six dollars.

c)

Running up the street as fast as I could.

d)

On the top shelf in the back of the closet.

78.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The cat gingerly stepped onto the new snow which blanketed the ground.

b)

Laughing and squealing with delight in the winter wonderland.

c)

In the snow up to our knees.

d)

As soon as we lost the feeling in our fingers and toes.

79.

Select the fragment in each group of words.

a)

The car turned over.

b)

The cool breeze felt good on my sunburned face.

c)

Watching television and eating snack foods every day all summer long.

d)

I cut the grass this summer to earn money to buy a car.

80.

Select the fragment in each group of words.

a)

After I leave the money on the table.

b)

She needs to wake up.

c)

I left too early.

d)

Swimming can be good exercise.

81.

Select the fragment in each group of words.

a)

If my mom says yes, I will meet you at the pet store around seven.

b)

Although the new puppy was getting used to his new home.

c)

They had so many colorful fish to choose from.

d)

Because I saved my birthday money, I was able to buy three new toys for my guinea pig.

82.

True or False - Sentence fragments are missing either a subject (who) or predicate (what).

a)

True

b)

False

83.

True or False - It's acceptable to use fragments sparingly to add extra emphasis to the sentence in front of it.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Sentence or Fragment? - Considering that students are always hungry.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

85.

Sentence or Fragment? - Crocodiles face danger every single day.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

86.

Walking down the road

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

87.

I need to clean out my locker today!

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

88.

My favorite movie

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

89.

I like to ride my bike around town.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

90.

after the movie

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

91.

I have four friends who live in Florida

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

92.

The best birthday party ever

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

93.

Is this a run-on sentence: They threw away their pots and pans to lighten their load.

a)

run-on

b)

correct

94.

Is this a run-on sentence: They were almost there they were a few miles from the gold mine.

a)

run-on

b)

correct

95.

Is this a run-on sentence: That was easy to fix they walked up the trail.

a)

run-on

b)

correct

96.

Is this a run-on sentence: They traded their horses for the license.

a)

run-on

b)

correct

97.
Is this a complete sentence? 
When I went to the mall.
a)
Yes
b)
No
98.
Complete sentence or no?
They stared.
a)
Yes
b)
No
99.
Complete sentence or no?
The strange and beautiful story of Leslye Walton.
a)
Yes
b)
No
100.
What's the subject?
The girl squatting under the bridge is a debutante.
a)
Girl
b)
Squatting
c)
Bridge
d)
Debutante
101.
What's the verb?
The girl squatting under the bridge is a debutante.
a)
Squatting
b)
Is
c)
Under
d)
Debutante
102.
Is this a complete sentence?
The mutant chuckled.
a)
Yes
b)
No
103.
What's the subject?
The mutant chuckled
a)
chuckled
b)
mutant
c)
the
104.
What's the subject?
There were fifty-five lusterless vampires dismantling the schloss.
a)
fifty-five
b)
schloss
c)
vampires
d)
there
105.
Is this a complete sentence?
Decent kids, decent grades, decent athletes.
a)
Yes
b)
No
106.
What's the subject?
Decent is good.
a)
good
b)
decent
c)
is
d)
There is no subject.
107.
Is this a complete sentence?
Especially in the Midwest.
a)
Yes
b)
No
108.
What's the verb?
The door slammed in his flabbergasted face.
a)
in
b)
flabbergasted
c)
door
d)
slammed