Is it a complete sentence or a fragment?
Key Notes:
📝 Is it a Complete Sentence or a Fragment?
| What is a Complete Sentence? ✅ |
A complete sentence tells a complete thought. It has:
- A subject (who or what the sentence is about) 👤
- A predicate (what the subject is doing) 🏃♂️
Example:
- The dog 🐶 barked loudly. ✅
- My friends and I 🎒 are going to the park. ✅
Tip: Ask yourself – “Does it make sense by itself?” 🤔
| What is a Sentence Fragment? ❌ |
A fragment is not a complete sentence. It is missing:
- A subject, or
- A predicate, or
- Does not express a complete thought
Example:
- Because I was late. ❌ (Fragment – missing the main action)
- Running down the street. ❌ (Fragment – who is running?)
| How to Spot a Fragment? 🔍 |
- Starts with because, if, when, although… and seems unfinished 🌧️
- Missing a subject or verb
- Leaves you hanging – you ask “What happened next?”
Example:
- Although it was raining 🌧️ → You ask: “What happened?” (Fragment)
- Although it was raining 🌧️, we played football ⚽. → Complete sentence ✅
| Quick Tips to Fix Fragments 🛠️ |
Add a subject:
- Fragment: Ran to the store. ❌
- Fixed: She ran to the store. ✅
Add a predicate:
- Fragment: The tall boy in the park ❌
- Fixed: The tall boy in the park is playing football. ✅
Combine with another sentence:
- Fragment: Because it was raining. ❌
- Fixed: We stayed inside because it was raining. ✅
| Fun Emoji Check ✅❌ |
- Complete sentence: The cat 🐱 is sleeping on the sofa 🛋️. ✅
- Fragment: Sleeping on the sofa 🛋️. ❌
| Summary Table 📊 |
| Feature | Complete Sentence ✅ | Fragment ❌ |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Has a subject 👤 | Missing or unclear ❓ |
| Predicate (verb) | Has a predicate 🏃♂️ | Missing ❌ |
| Complete thought | Yes 👍 | No 👎 |
| Can stand alone? | Yes ✅ | No ❌ |
💡 Remember: Every sentence needs who/what + action to be complete!
Let’s try some problems! ✍️
