if the group of words is a sentence, X if

NOT.

Inspires many poets and song

writers.

X

He finally allowed us to

see the contract.

Michelle had ordered her

tickets yesterday.

To be sure of getting good

seats!

X

James being only available

person with field experience.

X

Sammy agreed to go to work

this week.

FRAGMENTS&

SENTENCES

a group of words with complete thought

SENTENCE

SENTENCE Subject Verb Should stand

alone as an independent unit

He finally allowed us to

see the contract.

Michelle had ordered her tickets yesterday.

Sammy agreed to go to work this

week.

a group of words punctuated as a

sentence but does not have complete

thought

FRAGMENT

FRAGMENT

Subject Verb

*Cannot stand alone

It lacks either:

Inspires many poets and song

writers.It lacks subject

The pleasant weather of May.

It lacks verb.

Because snow is beautiful in the

moonlight.It cannot stand

alone.

CHECKING FOR FRAGMENTS

Locate the subject. Locate the verb.

Check if it can or can’t stand alone.

Ready for Drill?

Identify whether the following group of

words is a complete SENTENCE or a FRAGMENT?

Walking through the dark forest.

SENTENCEFRAGMENT

Bob was running in the yard.

SENTENCEFRAGMENT

All of the other girls are at the

mall.SENTENCEFRAGMENT

I have walked to school everyday.

SENTENCEFRAGMENT

Even though it was late and very

dark.SENTENCEFRAGMENT

My arm hurts a little.

SENTENCEFRAGMENT

For example, ice cream and

chocolate cake.SENTENCEFRAGMENT

Although she says that she doesn’t like to read.

SENTENCEFRAGMENT

She can spend hours reading a

cook book.SENTENCEFRAGMENT

My Aunt Marie being a good

cook.SENTENCEFRAGMENT

VERY GOOD!Bring out your

activity notebook.