Fragments English Grammar

Subject A noun or pronoun A noun or pronoun The “who” of the sentence The “who” of the sentence The one that is doing the action The one that is doing the action

Predicate A verb A verb The “action” of the sentence The “action” of the sentence

Example The boy wore fake glasses to school. The boy wore fake glasses to school. Who?Did what? Who?Did what?

A Fragment Is missing a subject or a predicate Is missing a subject or a predicate Sometimes it is missing both Sometimes it is missing both

Example The girl’s phone. The girl’s phone. – Missing the predicate (verb) – The girl’s phone DID WHAT?

Example Rang in the middle of class. Rang in the middle of class. – Missing the subject (noun/pronoun) – WHAT rang in class?

Example With blue and black spots. With blue and black spots. – Missing the subject & predicate. – What had blue and black spots & what was it doing?

Assignment Complete the handout Complete the handout –