Exploring Fragments in Mathematics

The video tutorial explains sentence fragments, which are incomplete thoughts lacking either a subject or predicate. It provides examples of fragments and guides on identifying and correcting them to form complete sentences. The tutorial concludes with practice instructions for students to apply their learning.

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence that is too long.

• A sentence that has more than one subject.

• A group of words that is missing a subject or predicate.

• A complete sentence with a subject and predicate.

Why is 'went home past the supermarket' considered a fragment?

• It is missing a predicate.

• It is a complete sentence.

• It is missing a subject.

• It has too many words.

Which of the following is a fragment due to a missing subject?

• The construction workers worked through the night.

• All of the students at the school.

• Ran all over the playground.

• Mr. Berkeley and his dog.

Why is 'since she started to walk to school' a fragment?

• It is a complete sentence.

• It is not a complete thought.

• It is missing a predicate.

• It is missing a subject.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• My mom's best friend.

• Sang a solo in the concert.

• The construction workers worked through the night.

• Finish it just before the deadline.

What is missing in the fragment 'my mom's best friend'?

• A verb.

• A complete thought.

• A predicate.

• A subject.

How can you correct the fragment 'sang a solo in the concert'?

• By making it longer.

• By removing the verb.

• By adding a predicate.

• By adding a subject.

What is the correct way to fix the fragment 'even though I studied really hard'?

• Even though I studied really hard, I will study more.

• Even though I studied really hard, I passed the test.

• Even though I studied really hard, I did not pass the test.

• Even though I studied really hard, I am tired.

Which of the following is a fragment due to an incomplete thought?

• If you are able to come this weekend.

• John Marlow and Danielle.

• The neighbors across the street from me.

• Finish it just before the deadline.

How can you correct the fragment 'John Marlow and Danielle'?

• John Marlow and Danielle are studying.

• John Marlow and Danielle ate the pizza.

• John Marlow and Danielle went to the park.

• John Marlow and Danielle are friends.