Task Overview:
The task requires identifying whether each group of words is a
sentence (S) or a
fragment (F). A sentence must have a subject, a predicate, and express a complete thought. If it is a fragment, you need to rewrite it into a complete sentence.
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Step-by-Step Solution:
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Part 1: Identify Sentences and Fragments
1.
Lorna wants a new bicycle.
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Analysis: This has a subject ("Lorna") and a predicate ("wants a new bicycle"), and it expresses a complete thought.
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Answer: S
2.
The flowers in the garden.
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Analysis: This has a subject ("The flowers") but no predicate. It does not express a complete thought.
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Answer: F
3.
The cat jumped on the bed.
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Analysis: This has a subject ("The cat") and a predicate ("jumped on the bed"), and it expresses a complete thought.
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Answer: S
4.
More sugar in the recipe.
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Analysis: This lacks a subject and does not express a complete thought.
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Answer: F
5.
There are three green cushions on the couch.
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Analysis: This has an implied subject ("there") and a predicate ("are three green cushions on the couch"), and it expresses a complete thought.
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Answer: S
6.
The waterfall at the top of the creek.
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Analysis: This has a subject ("The waterfall") but no predicate. It does not express a complete thought.
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Answer: F
7.
James ate all the soda crackers.
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Analysis: This has a subject ("James") and a predicate ("ate all the soda crackers"), and it expresses a complete thought.
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Answer: S
8.
Ran down the street.
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Analysis: This lacks a subject and does not express a complete thought.
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Answer: F
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Part 2: Rewrite Fragments into Complete Sentences
Now, we will rewrite the fragments identified in Part 1 into complete sentences.
1.
The flowers in the garden.
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Rewrite: The flowers in the garden are beautiful.
2.
More sugar in the recipe.
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Rewrite: I added more sugar to the recipe.
3.
The waterfall at the top of the creek.
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Rewrite: The waterfall at the top of the creek is stunning.
4.
Ran down the street.
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Rewrite: The dog ran down the street.
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Final Answers:
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Part 1: Identification
1. S
2. F
3. S
4. F
5. S
6. F
7. S
8. F
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Part 2: Rewriting Fragments
1. The flowers in the garden are beautiful.
2. I added more sugar to the recipe.
3. The waterfall at the top of the creek is stunning.
4. The dog ran down the street.
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Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{
\text{S, F, S, F, S, F, S, F}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sentences and fragments worksheet.
