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1.  if thegroup of words is
a sentence,Xif NOT.

2. Inspires many poets and
song writers.

4. He finallyallowed us to
see thecontract.

6. Michelle had ordered her
tickets yesterday.

8. To be sure of getting good
seats!

10. James being only available
person with field experience.

12. Sammyagreed to go to work
this week.

14. &

15. a group ofwords with
complete thought
SENTENCE

16. SENTENCE
 Subject
 Verb
 Should stand alone as an
independent unit

17. He finallyallowed us to
see thecontract.

18. Michelle had orderedher tickets
yesterday.

19. Sammy agreed to go to work
this week.

20. a group of words punctuated asa
sentencebut does not have
completethought
FRAGMENT

21. FRAGMENT
 Subject
 Verb
*Cannot stand alone
It lacks either:

22. Inspires many poets and
song writers.
It lacks subject

23. The pleasant weather of
May.
It lacks verb.

24. Becausesnow is beautiful in the
moonlight.
It cannot stand alone.

25. CHECKING FOR FRAGMENTS
 Locate the subject.
 Locate the verb.
 Check if itcan or can’t stand
alone.

27. Identify whetherthe following group
of words is a completeSENTENCEor a
FRAGMENT?

28. Walking through the dark
forest.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

29. Bob was running in the yard.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

30. All of the other girls are at the
mall.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

31. I have walked to school
everyday.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

32. Even though it was late and
very dark.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

33. My arm hurts a little.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

34. For example, ice cream and
chocolate cake.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

35. Although she says that she doesn’t
like to read.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

36. She can spend hours reading a
cook book.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

37. My Aunt Marie being a good
cook.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENT

38. VERY GOOD!
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