Identify sentence fragments
Key Notes:
✅ What is a Sentence?
A sentence must have:
👉 Subject (Who/What the sentence is about) 👤
👉 Predicate (What is happening / being said about the subject) 🗣️
👉 Complete Thought (It makes sense on its own) 💡
Example:
🌸 The cat sat on the mat. 🐱🪑
❌ What is a Sentence Fragment?
A fragment is an incomplete part of a sentence. It is missing either:
- A subject 👤
- A predicate 🗣️
- Or a complete thought 💭
It looks like a sentence but it’s not! 🚫
Example Fragments:
- “Because she was late.” ⏰
- “Running through the park.” 🏃🌳
🎯 How to Spot Sentence Fragments?
✔️ Ask: Does this group of words express a complete thought? 🤔
✔️ Check: Is there both a subject AND a predicate? ✅
✔️ Fix: Add the missing part to make it a full sentence. ✍️
🛠️ How to Fix Sentence Fragments
Add a subject 👤
- Fragment: “Went to the market.” 🛒
- Correct: “She went to the market.” 👩🛒
Add a predicate 🗣️
- Fragment: “The tall building.” 🏢
- Correct: “The tall building collapsed.” 🏢💥
Complete the thought 💡
- Fragment: “Although he studied hard.” 📚
- Correct: “Although he studied hard, he failed the test.” 📚✍️
🌈 Quick Tips to Remember ✨
- 🚦 If it feels “unfinished,” it’s a fragment.
- 🧩 Fragments are like missing puzzle pieces.
- 📖 Always check if it can stand alone as a full sentence.
Let’s practice! ✍️
