Fragments

How do we know a sentence is complete? Fragments How do we know a sentence is complete? There is a subject and a verb. The sentence starts with a capital letter and ends in a period. The sentence is a complete thought. A fragment is a group of words that is missing one or more parts of a complete sentence.

Types of Fragments Fragments that start with Prepositional Phrases Add the fragment to the beginning or ending of the sentence or make the fragment into its own sentence. Ex. Into the woods to grandmother’s house. Fragments that start with a dependent word. Ex. Because I feel strongly about animal rights. *Remember: If the dependent clause starts the sentence, a comma is required. If it ends the sentence, no comma is required.

Types of Fragments Fragments that Start with an –ing Verb Add the fragment to the beginning or ending of the sentence or make the fragment into its own sentence. Ex. Running on the track at 5 am. Fragments that start with a To + Verb (infinitive Phrase) Ex. To be really great at football.

Types of Fragments Fragments that start with an example or an explanation Add the fragment to the beginning or ending of the sentence or make the fragment into its own sentence. Ex. For example, eating more leafy greans.

Practice with Fragments http://www.chompchomp.com /exercises.htm#Fragments Print out exercise one, complete, and bring to class.