📚 Topic Summary
A sentence fragment is a part of a sentence that's missing a subject, a verb, or doesn't express a complete thought. Essentially, it doesn't stand alone as a meaningful statement. Being able to identify and correct fragments is key to clear and effective writing. This worksheet will help you practice spotting and fixing them. Think of it as upgrading your grammar skills!
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Subject |
a. The part of a sentence that contains the verb and tells what the subject does or is. |
| 2. Verb |
b. A word or phrase that describes an action, state, or occurrence. |
| 3. Predicate |
c. The noun or pronoun that performs the action or is being described. |
| 4. Complete Thought |
d. Contains subject and verb. Expresses something that makes sense on its own. |
| 5. Sentence Fragment |
e. Missing a subject or verb or doesn't express a complete idea. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words from the box:
[Fragments], [complete], [verb], [subject], [meaningful]
Sentence _______ are incomplete sentences that don't express a _______ thought. They are usually missing a _______ or a _______. To correct them, you need to add the missing elements to make the sentence ______.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to be able to identify and correct sentence fragments in your writing? Explain your answer with an example.