Deck 20: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Question 1

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-The man walking his puppy on the leash.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Jake wanted to vote in the upcoming election.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-After the cab ride through town.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Without a chance to clean the house before the guests arrived.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 5

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Because it was our anniversary, we went out for dinner and dancing.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 6

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Although Amber wanted a new dress for the party.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 7

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-The soldiers returning from the war.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 8

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Faith Hill, my mother's favorite singer, appeared on stage last night.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 9

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Turned into the worst night of my life.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 10

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Hoping to get into the sold-out concert.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 11

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Nail-biting is often an indicator of nervousness.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 12

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Behind the sofa are my hat and gloves.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 13

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Because of the cold weather and the forecast of more snow.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 14

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-I invited our dinner guests into the living room for coffee.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 15

Label each group of words as fragment or sentence.
-Whenever I am depressed and need to lift my spirits.

A) fragment
B) sentence

Question 16

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ The men watching the basketball game.

Question 17

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Since I didn't believe the fortune teller's prediction.

Question 18

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ In addition, Mary purchased beverages for the convention.

Question 19

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ After a run, I take a long, soothing shower.

Question 20

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ For example, a house with a basement and an attic.

Question 21

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Expecting the judges to arrive at any minute.

Question 22

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ While the baby napped, Martha relaxed on the couch.

Question 23

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Especially the one with the shiny surface.

Question 24

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ In the back of the closet is a pair of old shoes.

Question 25

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Around the corner near the end of the street.

Question 26

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Although the furniture did not arrive on time.

Question 27

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ The factory worker with the contracts in his hand.

Question 28

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ Samantha watched while the building collapsed.

Question 29

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ The winner to be announced after the election.

Question 30

Put an S beside each complete sentence and an F beside each fragment.
-_____ The pianist upset by the noisy audience.

Question 31

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.

-After losing their map in the woods. The stranded campers radioed for help.

Question 32

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-The actor walking slowly across the stage.

Question 33

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-I decided to go home early. Even though I had promised to stay.

Question 34

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-Whenever she babysits small children. Nikki brings toys and games.

Question 35

Correct each sentence fragment in the most appropriate way.
-There was no way to repair the broken china. Shattered on the hard floor.