Let's solve this step by step.
Understanding the Task:
We need to determine whether each group of words is a
complete sentence (S) or a
fragment (F).
A
sentence must have:
- A
subject (who or what the sentence is about)
- A
predicate (what the subject does or is)
- Express a
complete thought
A
fragment lacks one or more of these and does not express a complete thought.
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Now, let's go through each item:
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1.
The wind blew all night.
- Subject: "The wind"
- Predicate: "blew all night"
- Complete thought? Yes
✔ S
2.
The day was very sunny.
- Subject: "The day"
- Predicate: "was very sunny"
- Complete thought? Yes
✔ S
3.
On Saturday
- This is a prepositional phrase. No subject or verb.
- Incomplete thought.
✘ F
4.
Did you bring your sunglasses?
- This is a question. It has a subject ("you") and a verb ("did bring").
- It expresses a complete thought.
✔ S
5.
Holding her bag.
- This is a participial phrase. No subject or main verb.
- Not a complete sentence.
✘ F
6.
They went to the beach yesterday.
- Subject: "They"
- Predicate: "went to the beach yesterday"
- Complete thought? Yes
✔ S
7.
Cheered happily
- No subject. Just a verb phrase.
- Incomplete thought.
✘ F
8.
On a ride home
- Prepositional phrase. No subject or verb.
- Fragment.
✘ F
9.
The duck was swimming in the lake.
- Subject: "The duck"
- Predicate: "was swimming in the lake"
- Complete thought? Yes
✔ S
10.
I love birthday parties!
- Subject: "I"
- Predicate: "love birthday parties"
- Exclamation mark shows it’s a complete thought.
✔ S
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✔ Final Answers:
1. S
2. S
3. F
4. S
5. F
6. S
7. F
8. F
9. S
10. S
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🔍 Summary of Key Rules:
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Sentences have a subject and predicate and express a complete idea.
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Fragments are incomplete — missing a subject, verb, or both, or lacking a complete thought.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sentence fragment worksheets.
