1. Grammar Bellringer #11 What are sentences and fragments?

2. Sentence vs. Fragment A sentence is a group of words that does express a complete thought because it contains a main subject and main verb. Main Subject + Main Verb= SENTENCE (a complete thought) A fragment is a type of grammar error that is a group of words that does not express a complete thought because it is missing a main subject or main verb.

3. How to Correct a Fragment To fix a fragment- add the missing main subject or main verb Ex. The boys and girls in the park. Corrected: ______________________ Ex. Runs throughout the jungle at night. Corrected: _______________________

4. Sentence of Fragment? Label S or F. If a F, state what is missing. 1) The Redskins will play in the state championship game. 2)Runs faster on the field with other players. 3)The football players on the winning team. 4) To go within the school yard and throughout the building.

5. Practice Directions: (1)Write down the following. (2)State whether the group of words is a complete sentence or a fragment. (3)Next. prove your answer. If it is a complete sentence, then underline the main subject and verb. If it is a fragment, state what is missing to make it incorrect. 1.Huge trucks along the nation’s highways in every direction. 2. By the door and to the left. 3.My sister responded to our grandmother’s important question. 3. Controlled the ball through the basketball game. 4. Arriving at the birthday party to celebrate were the students.