Grammar Bellringer #12 Correcting Fragments

How to Correct a Fragment To fix a fragment- add the missing main subject or main verb, so it express a complete thought. Ex. 1 The dogs and cats outside the house. (FRAGMENT) Missing: ______________________ Ex. 2 Runs throughout the jungle at night. (FRAGMENT) Missing: _______________________ Ex.3 To leave during the snowstorm after school. (FRAGMENT) Missing: ________________________

Directions: Label S or F. If a F, state what is missing. 1.Huge trucks along the nation’s highways in every direction. S or F_____________ F= missing_________ 2.By the door and to the left. S or F_____________ F= missing_________ 3.My sister responded to our grandmother’s important question. S or F_____________ F= missing_________ 4.Controlled the ball through the basketball game. S or F_____________ F= missing_________ 5.Arrive at the birthday party to celebrate for the night. S or F_____________ F= missing_________