Sentence Structure (Fragments) a sentence is… a sentence must… an independent clause stand by itself AND express a complete thought We went to the party.

Sentence Structure (Fragments) fragmenta group of words that does not express a complete thought When we left the party. And then the cake.

Sentence Structure (Fragments) How do you fix a fragment? Add words to the fragment until it expresses a complete thought. It was close to midnight when we left the party. He blew out the candles, and then the cake fell over.

Sentence Activities Number your paper #1 through #14 Write “Sentence” if the group of words is A sentence. Write “Fragment” if the group of words is a fragment.

Sentence Activities 1)You should go to the doctor for a physical. 2)A visit to the dentist makes me nervous. 3)Shots in the arm. 4)People in the waiting room. 5)Always tell the doctor exactly where it hurts. 6)When the nurse comes in. 7)Did you have any cavities this time? 8)The surgery was successful. 9)If you go to the hospital. 10)He filled out the medical form incorrectly. 11)Then the doctor. 12)Are you feeling better now? 13)I feel wonderful! 14)Please make me some more soup.

Sentence Activities 1)Sentence 2)Sentence 3)Fragment 4)Fragment 5)Sentence 6)Fragment 7)Sentence 8)Sentence 9)Fragment 10)Sentence 11)Fragment 12)Sentence 13)Sentence 14)Sentence

Sentence Activities (More stuff….) Add words to the following fragments to create complete sentences. 1)When I broke my arm 2)If you go visit Henry 3)To mend his broken bone