Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
Understanding the Task:
The goal is to determine whether each group of words is a
complete sentence or a
fragment.
- A
sentence must have:
- A
subject (who or what the sentence is about)
- A
predicate (what the subject is doing — usually a verb)
- It should express a complete thought.
- A
fragment is an incomplete sentence. It might be missing a subject, a verb, or it may not express a complete thought.
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Now, let’s go through each item:
1.
After lunch.
→ This is just a prepositional phrase. No subject or verb.
F (Fragment)
2.
Jill ate.
→ Subject: Jill, Verb: ate. Complete thought.
S (Sentence)
3.
I love pie.
→ Subject: I, Verb: love. Complete thought.
S (Sentence)
4.
Here is your cap.
→ Subject: "your cap" (implied), Verb: "is". "Here is..." is a common construction that forms a complete sentence.
S (Sentence)
5.
Listening to music.
→ This is a gerund phrase. No subject or finite verb.
F (Fragment)
6.
Help me.
→ This is an imperative sentence (command). Even though it lacks a stated subject, "you" is implied. It has a verb ("help") and expresses a complete command.
S (Sentence)
7.
Ed and the boys.
→ Just a noun phrase. No verb.
F (Fragment)
8.
Kim asked a question.
→ Subject: Kim, Verb: asked. Complete thought.
S (Sentence)
9.
George yowls.
→ Subject: George, Verb: yowls. Complete thought.
S (Sentence)
10.
However it is.
→ This is awkward and likely a fragment. "However" is a conjunctive adverb, but the clause doesn't make sense as a standalone sentence. Missing context.
F (Fragment)
11.
Got a new job.
→ Missing subject. Who got the job? No subject, so it's a fragment.
F (Fragment)
12.
Whistling a song.
→ Gerund phrase. No subject or main verb.
F (Fragment)
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✔ Final Answers:
1. F
2. S
3. S
4. S
5. F
6. S
7. F
8. S
9. S
10. F
11. F
12. F
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📝 Summary:
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Sentences (S): 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
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Fragments (F): 1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12
Let me know if you'd like a printed version or explanation for any specific one!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sentence fragment worksheets.
