Grammar Unit 1

Correcting Fragments

English 3p

Mrs. Rice

Lesson: 1a What is a Fragment? (level 2)

Determine whether each group of words is a fragment or a complete sentence. If the item is a complete sentence, write C. If it is a fragment, write F.

1. Nina Otero-Warren excelled as an educator, writer, and public official.

2. Was an important influence in her life.

3. Descended from a long line of political leaders.

4. She was one of the first Mexican-American women to hold important public posts in New Mexico.

Let’s Correct and Learn!!!

1. Nina Otero-Warren excelled as an educator, writer, and public official.

Complete Sentence

How do we know?

A complete sentence has a ___________ & a ___________. It also expresses a ____________ _____________.

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2. Was an important influence in her life.

Fragment

What is missing? (Choose a frame)The group of words above is a __________

because it does not have a _________. This phrase does not contain a __________ &

doesn’t _________________, so it is not a _______________.

What are the requirements for a complete sentence?

A complete sentence must have a _____, a _________, & express a __________

____________. A sentence fragment does not meet the

requirements for a complete sentence.

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3. Descended from a long line of political leaders. (Choose a frame)

This is a _________ because it _______________.

These words are a ______________ because they ________________.

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4. She was one of the first Mexican-American women to hold important public posts in New Mexico.

Because this group of words ____________

____________, it is a ______________.

Correcting Phrase Fragments (level 3)

Rewrite the following paragraph to correct phrase fragments. Change capitalization and punctuation wherever necessary.

Until the early part of the twentieth century. The blacksmith’s shop was a familiar sight in the United States. Shoeing horses and making metal wagon parts. Also called a smithy. The blacksmith’s shop was often a community meeting place.

Correcting Phrase Fragments (level 3)

Until the early part of the twentieth century, the blacksmith’s shop was a familiar sight in the United States. A blacksmith’s jobs included shoeing horses and making metal wagon parts. Also called a smithy, the blacksmith’s shop was often a community meeting place.

Make a complete Sentence (Level 3)

1. Which seemed mysterious at first.

2. Unless I can catch a ride with you.

3. After the announcements were made.

4. After the storm had passed.