Identifying Sentences and Fragments in English Grammar

Mr. P's lesson covers the distinction between sentences and fragments. A sentence is a complete thought with a subject and predicate, while a fragment lacks completeness. The video explains sentence types: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative. It also differentiates between dependent and independent clauses, providing examples and practice exercises.

What is a sentence?

• A single word that stands alone.

• A set of words put together to create a complete thought.

• A phrase without a subject.

• A group of words that convey an incomplete thought.

What does a predicate typically include?

• Only a noun.

• A noun and a pronoun.

• A verb and everything else after it.

• Only a verb.

Which of the following is an example of a subject?

• Ending with a period.

• Are studying English.

• Walks to school every day.

• He.

What type of sentence is 'I wake up every morning at 6:30 AM'?

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

• Declarative

• Interrogative

Which type of sentence ends with a question mark?

• Interrogative

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

• Declarative

What is a sentence fragment?

• A group of words that look like a sentence but do not convey a complete thought.

• A complete sentence with a subject and predicate.

• A sentence that starts with a subordinating conjunction.

• A sentence that ends with an exclamation mark.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Or

• While

• But

• And

Is 'While he studies' a complete sentence?

• Yes, it conveys a complete thought.

• No, it is an independent clause.

• Yes, it is.

• No, it is a fragment.

What is the difference between a dependent and an independent clause?

• An independent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction, while a dependent clause does not.

• There is no difference between them.

• A dependent clause does not convey a complete thought, while an independent clause does.

• A dependent clause conveys a complete thought, while an independent clause does not.

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