An incomplete sentence, also known as a sentence fragment, is a group of words that doesn't express a complete thought. It may lack a subject, a verb, or both. Identifying and correcting these fragments is crucial for clear and effective communication. This worksheet will provide you with examples and exercises to master this skill.
Think of a complete sentence as having two essential parts: who or what the sentence is about (the subject) and what that subject is doing or being (the verb). Without both, you likely have an incomplete sentence.
Match each term with its correct definition.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Fragment | A. The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. |
| 2. Subject | B. A group of words that does not express a complete thought. |
| 3. Predicate | C. The part of a sentence that names who or what the sentence is about. |
| 4. Clause | D. A group of related words containing a subject and a predicate. |
| 5. Complete Sentence | E. A group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate. |
Complete the following paragraph by filling in the missing words. Choose from the word bank below.
Word Bank: sentence, complete, fragment, verb, subject
An incomplete ________, also known as a ________, lacks either a ________ or a ________, or both. To be ________, a ________ must express a complete thought.
Explain in your own words why it is important to use complete sentences in academic writing. Provide an example of how an incomplete sentence could lead to confusion.
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