Sentences and Sentence Fragments - 6th Grade Grammar
Sentences and Sentence Fragments
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.
Examples:
My mother
builds a shed. (complete sentence)
the size of the shed (needs a predicate)
stores tools and supplies (needs a subject)
the size of the shed (needs a predicate)
stores tools and supplies (needs a subject)
Sentences and Sentence Fragments Open the box (Interactive Game)
Write each group of words. Write sentence or
fragment next to each item. Then rewrite each fragment to make
a complete sentence.
1/3
Built a fence.
fragment; My father built a fence.
2/3
We all helped decide what to plant.
sentence
3/3
A great harvest in the fall.
fragment; We will have a great harvest in the fall.