Sentences and Fragments (Grade 6)
Sentence Definition
A complete sentence has three components:a subject (the actor in the sentence)a predicate (the verb or action), and a complete thought (it can stand alone and make sense—it’s independent).Sentence Example
- They waited for the bus all morning.
Fragment Definition
A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence. Some fragments are incomplete because they lack either a subject or a verb, or both.
Fragment Examples
Fragment Examples
- No main verb: A story with deep thoughts and emotions.
- No Subject: With the ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell the product.
Sentences and Fragments Worksheet
Choose the correct answer.
1-The students wanted to buy a necktie for their teacher, Mr. Porter.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
2-Mr. Porter always wears an unusual tie on Fridays.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
3-Collected money for the tie.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
4-Wanted something colorful and humorous.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
5-Sophie and Max went shopping at a store that sells vintage clothing.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
Download Sentences and Fragments Worksheet:Sentences and Fragments
1-The students wanted to buy a necktie for their teacher, Mr. Porter.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
2-Mr. Porter always wears an unusual tie on Fridays.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
3-Collected money for the tie.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
4-Wanted something colorful and humorous.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment
5-Sophie and Max went shopping at a store that sells vintage clothing.
o Sentence o Sentence fragment