To solve this task, we need to understand the difference between a
sentence and a
fragment.
- A
sentence is a complete thought. It has a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (what the subject is doing). It also ends with punctuation like a period, question mark, or exclamation point.
- A
fragment is an incomplete thought. It might be missing a subject, a verb, or it doesn’t express a full idea.
Let’s go through each item:
1.
The wind blew all night.
- Subject: "The wind"
- Verb: "blew"
- Complete thought: Yes
-
Answer: S
2.
The day was very sunny.
- Subject: "The day"
- Verb: "was"
- Complete thought: Yes
-
Answer: S
3.
On Saturday
- No subject or verb.
- Incomplete thought: Yes
-
Answer: F
4.
Did you bring your sunglasses?
- Subject: "you"
- Verb: "bring"
- Complete thought: Yes (it's a question)
-
Answer: S
5.
Holding her bag.
- No subject.
- Incomplete thought: Yes
-
Answer: F
6.
They went to the beach yesterday.
- Subject: "They"
- Verb: "went"
- Complete thought: Yes
-
Answer: S
7.
Cheered happily
- No subject.
- Incomplete thought: Yes
-
Answer: F
8.
On a ride home
- No subject or verb.
- Incomplete thought: Yes
-
Answer: F
9.
The duck was swimming in the lake.
- Subject: "The duck"
- Verb: "was swimming"
- Complete thought: Yes
-
Answer: S
10.
I love birthday parties!
- Subject: "I"
- Verb: "love"
- Complete thought: Yes
-
Answer: S
Final Answer:
1. S
2. S
3. F
4. S
5. F
6. S
7. F
8. F
9. S
10. S
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sentence fragment worksheet 3rd grade.
