What is a Sentence Fragment? Definition and Examples for 7th Grade

📚 What is a Sentence Fragment?

A sentence fragment is a group of words that looks like a sentence but is missing a key component. It could be missing a subject, a verb, or it might not express a complete thought. Think of it like a puzzle piece that doesn't quite fit!

Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.
• ✍️ It lacks a subject, a verb, or a complete thought.
• 💡 To fix it, add the missing element or combine it with another sentence.
• 📝 Examples of sentence fragments: "Running quickly." "Because it was raining."

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
   1. A. The dog barked loudly.
   2. B. After the game.
   3. C. She is a talented artist.
   4. D. They went to the store.
2. What is the most common reason a group of words is a sentence fragment?
   1. A. It has too many adjectives.
   2. B. It is missing a verb.
   3. C. It is missing a subject or a verb.
   4. D. It is too long.
3. Which of the following corrections fixes the sentence fragment: "Because I was tired."?
   1. A. I was tired.
   2. B. Because I was tired, I took a nap.
   3. C. I was not tired.
   4. D. Because of tiredness.
4. Identify the sentence fragment in the following options.
   1. A. The cat sat on the mat.
   2. B. When the bell rings.
   3. C. He plays the guitar well.
   4. D. Birds fly south for the winter.
5. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a complete sentence?
   1. A. Expresses a complete thought.
   2. B. Has a subject.
   3. C. Has a verb.
   4. D. Starts with "Because."
6. Choose the option that correctly combines the fragment with another sentence: Fragment: "Before going to school."
   1. A. Before going to school. I ate breakfast.
   2. B. Before going to school, I ate breakfast.
   3. C. I ate breakfast.
   4. D. Going to school, I ate breakfast before.
7. Which of the following is a complete sentence?
   1. A. Although it was raining.
   2. B. The sun shining brightly.
   3. C. She enjoys reading books.
   4. D. After the movie.