A sentence fragment is a group of words that looks like a sentence but is missing a subject, a verb, or doesn't express a complete thought. It's like only having half of a sandwich – you need both slices of bread and the filling to make it whole! 🥪 Sentence fragments can make your writing confusing, so it's important to learn how to identify and correct them.
Think of a complete sentence as a train. 🚂 It needs an engine (the subject), cars carrying cargo (the verb and other details), and a clear destination (a complete thought). If you're missing any of those parts, you've got a fragment!
Match the term with its definition:
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Complete the paragraph with the missing words from the word bank below.
Word Bank: sentence, subject, verb, fragment, complete
A ______ is a group of words that does not express a ______ thought. Every ______ needs a ______ and a ______. When a group of words is missing one of these, it is called a ______.
Imagine you're writing a story. How can you use sentence fragments on purpose to create a certain effect, like suspense or a quick pace? Give an example.
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