To solve the problem, we need to determine whether each sentence is
complete or
incomplete. A
complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate and express a complete thought. An
incomplete sentence (also known as a fragment) lacks one of these elements or does not convey a complete idea.
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. The fireman saved the day.
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Subject: The fireman
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Predicate: saved the day
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Analysis: This sentence has a clear subject and predicate and expresses a complete thought.
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Answer:
C
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2. Nurses have important jobs.
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Subject: Nurses
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Predicate: have important jobs
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Analysis: This sentence has a clear subject and predicate and expresses a complete thought.
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Answer:
C
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3. The police officer’s siren.
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Subject: The police officer’s siren
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Predicate: None (no action or description is provided)
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Analysis: This sentence only provides a noun phrase but does not express a complete thought. It lacks a predicate.
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Answer:
X
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4. Helps other people.
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Subject: None (no noun or pronoun is present)
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Predicate: Helps other people
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Analysis: This sentence only provides a verb phrase but does not specify who is helping others. It lacks a subject.
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Answer:
X
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5. Makes you feel better.
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Subject: None (no noun or pronoun is present)
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Predicate: Makes you feel better
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Analysis: This sentence only provides a verb phrase but does not specify what or who is making someone feel better. It lacks a subject.
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Answer:
X
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6. The doctor wore a white coat.
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Subject: The doctor
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Predicate: wore a white coat
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Analysis: This sentence has a clear subject and predicate and expresses a complete thought.
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Answer:
C
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7. Veterinarians animals in need.
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Subject: Veterinarians
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Predicate: None (no action or description is provided)
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Analysis: This sentence only provides a noun phrase ("Veterinarians") and another noun phrase ("animals in need") but does not express a complete thought. It lacks a linking verb or action verb.
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Answer:
X
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Final Answers:
1.
C
2.
C
3.
X
4.
X
5.
X
6.
C
7.
X
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{C, C, X, X, X, C, X}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of complete and incomplete sentence worksheet.
