Sentence Structure(Fragments)

a sentence is…

a sentence

must…

an independent clause

stand by itself AND express a

complete thought

We went to the party.

Sentence Structure(Fragments)

fragment a group of words that does not

express a complete thought

When we left the party.

And then the cake.

Sentence Structure(Fragments)

How do you fix afragment?

Add words to the fragmentuntil it expresses a completethought.

It was close to midnight whenwe left the party.

He blew out the candles, andthen the cake fell over.

Sentence ActivitiesNumber your paper #1 through #14

Write “Sentence” if the group of words is

A sentence.

Write “Fragment” if the group of words is

a fragment.

Sentence Activities1) You should go to the doctor for a physical.2) A visit to the dentist makes me nervous.3) Shots in the arm.4) People in the waiting room.5) Always tell the doctor exactly where it hurts.6) When the nurse comes in.7) Did you have any cavities this time?8) The surgery was successful.9) If you go to the hospital.10) He filled out the medical form incorrectly.11) Then the doctor.12) Are you feeling better now?13) I feel wonderful!14) Please make me some more soup.

Sentence Activities1) Sentence2) Sentence3) Fragment4) Fragment5) Sentence6) Fragment7) Sentence8) Sentence9) Fragment10) Sentence11) Fragment12) Sentence13) Sentence14) Sentence

Sentence Activities(More stuff….)

Add words to the following fragments to

create complete sentences.

1) When I broke my arm

2) If you go visit Henry

3) To mend his broken bone