Fragments, also known as sentence fragments are usually considered to be errors in written language. Sentences, fragments, phrases, and clauses the dynamic. Fragments usually begin with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun. Rewrite the paragraph, revising each fragment and runon to make the meaning clear. Fragments in the spaces provided, write c if the sentence is correct or frag if the group of words is a fragment.
A fragment is an incomplete sentence punctuated as though a complete sentence. When the rest of the class rushed out into the sunshine. Learn how to turn a fragment into a sentence in this video. My friend sheila and i saw a brown toad hopping on the sidewalk. Remember that a sentence has to express a complete thought and have both a subject and a verb. Give your students a grammar quiz or quiz yourself. Review the attached handout avoiding sentence fragments. If a group of words does not make a complete thought, place an x beside it and rewrite it as a sentence in the space provided.
Identify each one as a complete sentence or a sentence fragment. A complete sentence must have both a subject and a verb and be an independent clause. Attach the sentence fragment to the sentence before it or after it. Sentences and sentence fragments a sentence expresses a complete thought or idea and contains a subject and a predicate a verb. Please try the following exercises on your own or with the help of a tutor. A fragment is a part of a sentence, but cant be a sentence on its own. Mark each example as either a complete sentence or a fragment. Application i decide whether each group of words below is a sentence or a fragment. A simple sentence is a sentence structure that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. The book also highlights the ways in which small communities are connected. To help you decide, put the words i believe that in front of the sentence or fragment that is written. Of the three sentences in each group, select the one that is not a sentence fragment.
Follow the above examples as models, and correct the following fragments. Kids create complete sentences from fragments in this worksheet. This sheet was created for students to practice reading groups of words and deciding if they are a sentence or a fragment. Sentences and fragments exercise follow the instructions for each question. Sentence or fragment worksheet teachers pay teachers.
If youre behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains. Some of the following word groups are fragments while others are simple sentences. Determine if what you read is a complete sentence or a fragment. A full sentence expresses a complete though and always contains both a subject and a verb. Difference between fragment and sentence learn english. Practice identifying fragments by completing online exercises optional. Select the choice that tells whether the clause is a fragment or a complete sentence by clicking on the red button next to your choice. Identifying sentences and sentence fragments a sentence is a word group that contains a subject and a verb and that expresses a complete thought.
The subject identifies who or what is performing an action and the verb identifies the action being performed. A sentence fragment occurs when a group of words is punctuated as a sentence but. Hurriedly and ineffectively tried to smother the small. Use your mouse to choose the part that is a fragment to keep track of your answers, print the accompanying handout. If a phrase is missing one of those things, its a fragment.
When a sentence is unfinished, either because it is missing a subject or verb, or because it lacks the information needed to express the thought, it is a sentence fragment. A dependent clause usually begins with a subordinate conjunction or a. The worksheet includes a reminder description at the top of sentences and fragments and how to tell the difference, with examples. The test seemed impossible, but i managed to make an a. Free reading and writing worksheets from k5 learning. A sentence fragment is a chunk of language that hasnt made it all the way to being a working sentence. The following exercises are in the free pdf worksheets. Submit the form using the submit application button at the end of the exercise. If you would like the answers to all the worksheets total of 20 different topics, along with tips on teaching or learning. A group of words that makes up a sentence is called a sentence fragment. These simple sentences worksheets are for students at the beginner and intermediate level. Sentence fragments a sentence fragment is a piece of information that is punctuated as a sentence but that lacks some of the characteristics of a complete sentence.
Julie had a stomach ache all day because she ate too much cake. If it makes sense and is a complete thought, it is a sentence. This document should only be used as a reference and should not replace assignment guidelines. Utah valley university uvu does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation. Sentence fragments and runon sentences a sentence is a group of words that names something and makes a statement about what is named. A sentence fragment occurs when a group of words is punctuated as a sentence but is actually not a sentence. If the word group is a simple sentence, write correct in the text box. Kids use partial sentences to create complete sentences with this worksheet. A group of words that do not convey a complete thought cannot be considered as a sentence and neither can they stand alone. The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is mainly about. A sentence fragment is a part, or piece, of a sentence placed by itself as if it were a complete sentence. If the word group is a sentence, underline the subject once and the verb twice, and write s for sentence on the line provided.
A sentence leaves little to no questions unanswered. In fact, you intuitively know that youre reading a sentence a group of words often with a subject and a predicate that come together to express a complete thought. When you have finished, click the check my work button to view the correct answers. Anthony haldermans esl resources, writing, composition, grammar, sentence structure, san luis obispo, ca, allan hancock college, cal poly. All prizes in this exercise are cyber, which means they have no physical reality and cannot be. Our simple sentences worksheets are free to download and easy to access in pdf format. An incomplete sentence is called a sentence fragment.
It usually lacks one of three critical components a subject, a verb, and a complete idea. A complete sentence is not merely a group of words with a capital letter at the beginning and a period or question mark at the end. Sentence fragments exercise 1 the sentences below appeared in papers written by students. Because she ate too much cake, julie had a stomach ache all day. This fragment can be fixed by adding what is lacking. Sentence and fragment worksheet or revising sentence fragments worksheet beginner. If the subject youis understood, write youin parentheses at the end of the item. If you accidentally click on the wrong button, simply click on. If the group of words is a fragment, write an f on the line. Our sentence fragments worksheets are free to download and easy to access in pdf format. If you are unsure which choice to make, consult the rules disclaimer. Letters, spelling, and sentences are the key components of any reading exercise.
It starts with a capital letter and ends up with a period. Use this resource to assess your students mastery of grammar concepts. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Your score will be returned to you in a few seconds. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers. In these worksheets, students decide whether the texts are fragments or full sentences. Probably two to three hours, depending on how hard the task is. A fragment lacks either a subject, a predicate, or does not communicate a complete thought. A sentence expresses a complete thought or idea and contains a subject and a predicate a verb. This activity pack contains several resources that allow students to become familiar with the difference between sentences and fragments. Use these sentence fragments worksheets in school or at home. Exercise 1 practice a, worksheet 1 identifying sentence.
This is because they do not contain a complete thought. There are 7 kinds of sentence fragments and all of them have their very own special uses. If youre seeing this message, it means were having trouble loading external resources on our website. Follow the above example, and correct the following fragments. Terms in this set 25 in planning our daily schedule. Although the passersby stopped at the scene of the accident. The worksheets may be reproduced freely, and students must write out the complete, correct sentence. Because getting a good education is necessary in order to lead a productive and rewarding life in an industrialized society. Exercise b decide whether each of the following groups of words is a sentence or a sentence fragment. This exercise asks you apply your knowledge of sentence fragments by revising the sample paragraph. Act as their editor, marking a c if the sentences in the group are all complete and an f if any of the sentences in the group is a fragment. A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it lacks a subject, lacks a verb, or is a dependent clause. Each of the 15 items in this selftest is in two parts. Photocopying for students or linking to materials here does not require my permission.
Therefore, this dependent clause needs to be linked to an independent clause. Name class date handbook 8 sentence structure identifying. A sentence fragment is a part, or piece, of a sentence placed by itself as if it were a. Fragments many young writers still struggle with the concept of a complete sentence. Most native english speakers can identify a sentence based purely off of intuition.