Identifying Sentence Fragments and Fixes

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• A) After we finished our homework.

• B) We went to the mall.

• C) The sun set behind the mountains.

• D) She loves to bake cookies.

What is missing from this fragment?
"Running through the park on a sunny day."

• A) A subject

• B) A verb

• C) A complete thought

• D) Both A and C

Which sentence is NOT a fragment?

• A) Because I was tired.

• B) She went to bed early.

• C) Before we arrived at the party.

• D) Since I forgot my homework.

Choose the best way to fix this fragment:
"Even though she studied hard."
A) Even though she studied hard, she failed the test.
B) Even though she studied hard. She failed the test.
C) Even though. She studied hard.
D) She studied hard.

• A) Even though she studied hard, she failed the test.

• B) Even though she studied hard. She failed the test.

• C) Even though. She studied hard.

• D) She studied hard.

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• A) The dog barked loudly.

• B) Walking to the store without an umbrella.

• C) We played basketball after school.

• D) The storm lasted all night.

What is the best way to correct this fragment?
"Because the weather was nice."

• A) The weather was nice.

• B) Because the weather was nice, we went for a walk.

• C) We went for a walk.

• D) The weather was nice, we went for a walk.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• A) After we left the restaurant.

• B) I love to read books.

• C) Since I forgot my keys at home.

• D) While waiting for the bus.

Which sentence is a fragment?

• A) The kids played outside until sunset.

• B) Before I could answer the question.

• C) She finished her assignment on time.

• D) The flowers in the garden are beautiful.

How can you fix this fragment?
"While walking to school."

• A) Walking to school is fun.

• B) While walking to school, I saw my friend.

• C) I was walking to school.

• D) All of the above.

What is a sentence fragment?

• A) A sentence that is too long

• B) A sentence missing a subject, verb, or complete thought

• C) A sentence with incorrect punctuation

• D) A sentence with a spelling error