1. Unit 1 Sentence or Fragment ?
Questions

2. A sentence is a group of words that makes a complete thought.
A fragment is a separated part of s sentence that does not make a complete thought.
When you finish your homework. (fragment)
When you finish your homework, we can play ball. (sentence)
Running in the halls. (fragment)
Running in the halls can be very dangerous. (sentence)
A good friend of mine. (fragment)
Tony is a good friend of mine. (sentence)

3. fire burns
full of apples
he stood on the hill
after dinner
eating a red apple
pies taste good
the earth is round
roses smell sweet
I fished in the stream
helping his dad
is writing a letter
at my home by the sea
go home at once
do not tease the dog
during the storm
always do what is right
Jesus healed the dear man
wasting his time
eagles’ wings are strong
clouds float in the sky
Think A.
Directions : Write S before each group of words below that could be a sentence if a capital letter and a period were added to it. Write F before each group of words that is a fragment.
Ex. S the woods are full of many animals
F running around the trees

4. Think B.
Directions : Go back to Think A. Place a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence. Place a period at the end of each sentence.
Ex. S 1. fire burns.
Fire burns. /

5. Think C.
Directions : On a separate sheet of paper, rearrange the following words and groups of words into sentences.
John and I – gathering pretty shells – some children – yesterday – were watching – along the beach
are fattened – on chestnuts and acorns – the hogs – of the country – in many parts

6. Write D.
Directions : On a separate sheet of paper, change each fragment in Think A. into a sentence by adding words to make it a complete thought. Ex. 2. The basket is full of apples.

7. Write E.
Directions : The following groups of words are not sentences because they’re not complete. Some important words are missing. Make them into sentences by adding words to make the thoughts complete. Write the sentences. Questions next page.

8. Write E. Cont. Jesus on the cross and rose three days later.
Every day we should foods from the four basic food groups.
Built the ark according to God’s instruction.
Many people the falling star streak through the evening sky.
When the temperature of water reaches 32 degrees or below, the water becomes.