Problem Overview:
The task is to identify whether each given phrase is a
sentence or a
fragment. A
sentence is a complete thought that contains a subject and a verb, while a
fragment is an incomplete thought that lacks either a subject, a verb, or both.
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify the Subject: The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that performs the action in the sentence.
2.
Identify the Verb: The verb is the action word that describes what the subject is doing.
3.
Check for Completeness: Ensure the phrase expresses a complete thought with both a subject and a verb.
Step-by-Step Analysis:
#### 1)
Played tennis.
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Subject: Missing (Who played tennis?)
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Verb: "Played"
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Thought: Incomplete because it lacks a subject.
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Answer: Fragment (F)
#### 2)
Mom and dad played tennis.
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Subject: "Mom and dad"
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Verb: "Played"
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Thought: Complete because it has both a subject and a verb.
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Answer: Sentence (S)
#### 3)
Walk the dog.
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Subject: Implied but not explicitly stated (e.g., "You" is implied).
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Verb: "Walk"
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Thought: Complete as an imperative sentence (a command).
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Answer: Sentence (S)
#### 4)
Mary walks the dog everyday.
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Subject: "Mary"
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Verb: "Walks"
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Thought: Complete because it has both a subject and a verb.
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Answer: Sentence (S)
#### 5)
Brad's friend Bob is here.
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Subject: "Brad's friend Bob"
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Verb: "Is"
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Thought: Complete because it has both a subject and a verb.
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Answer: Sentence (S)
#### 6)
Brad's friend Bob.
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Subject: "Brad's friend Bob"
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Verb: Missing
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Thought: Incomplete because it lacks a verb.
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Answer: Fragment (F)
#### 7)
Decorated tree.
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Subject: Missing (What decorated the tree? Or is "tree" the subject?)
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Verb: "Decorated"
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Thought: Incomplete because it lacks a clear subject.
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Answer: Fragment (F)
#### 8)
Let's decorate the tree.
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Subject: Implied ("We")
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Verb: "Decorate"
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Thought: Complete as an imperative sentence (a command).
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Answer: Sentence (S)
#### 9)
Cushions on the couch.
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Subject: "Cushions"
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Verb: Missing
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Thought: Incomplete because it lacks a verb.
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Answer: Fragment (F)
#### 10)
The cushions on the couch are soft.
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Subject: "The cushions on the couch"
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Verb: "Are"
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Thought: Complete because it has both a subject and a verb.
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Answer: Sentence (S)
Final Answers:
1. F
2. S
3. S
4. S
5. S
6. F
7. F
8. S
9. F
10. S
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{F, S, S, S, S, F, F, S, F, S}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 10th grade grammar worksheet.
