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Sentence and Sentence Fragment Practice Quiz

Sharpen your sentence structure and fragment skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 6
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Colorful paper art promoting a grammar quiz for middle school English students.

Which option is a complete sentence?
After the rain.
The dog barked.
Blue and bright.
Running swiftly.
The sentence 'The dog barked.' contains a subject and a complete verb, conveying a full thought. The other options are fragments that lack either a subject or a verb.
Identify the complete sentence.
After she finished her homework.
Over the rainbow.
She plays basketball.
In the park on a sunny day.
She plays basketball is a complete sentence with a clear subject and verb, which together express a full thought. The other options are incomplete and do not form a complete sentence.
Which option is a proper complete sentence?
In the middle of the night.
On a quiet street.
Laughing at the joke.
They laughed.
They laughed is a complete sentence as it contains both a subject and a verb and expresses a complete idea. The other options are fragments lacking essential components.
Which sentence below is complete?
Because she was tired.
He rested after the race.
Along the riverbank.
During the meeting.
He rested after the race is a complete sentence that includes both a subject and a predicate, conveying a full idea. The other options are fragments that do not present a complete thought.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
Without any hesitation.
Before the storm.
Under the old tree.
The lights flickered.
The lights flickered is a complete sentence with a subject and verb that clearly conveys a complete idea. The other options are fragments and do not express a full thought.
Which sentence contains both a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought?
After the storm passed.
Before the night ended.
The wind howled outside.
While the rain poured down.
The wind howled outside is a complete sentence because it has a clear subject ('the wind') and a verb ('howled'). The other options do not provide a full independent thought.
Identify the sentence that is not a fragment.
During the chaos and confusion.
Before the bell rang loudly.
In hopes of a better future.
The students celebrated their success.
The students celebrated their success is a complete sentence with both a subject and a predicate. The other options are incomplete phrases and do not form full sentences.
Which option best demonstrates a complete sentence?
Excited fans cheered for their team.
Because they had won.
Under the bright lights.
The thrill of the game.
Excited fans cheered for their team is a complete sentence because it includes a subject and a proper verb, expressing a complete idea. The other options are fragments or incomplete clauses.
Which sentence is correctly structured as a complete sentence?
Shining brightly in the sky.
Above the mountains.
Without a guiding light.
Stars twinkled on a clear night.
Stars twinkled on a clear night is a full sentence that contains both a subject and a predicate. The other options are fragments that only offer descriptive phrases without a complete thought.
Select the grammatically complete sentence.
They enjoyed dessert.
With excitement in their eyes.
During the celebration.
After dinner.
They enjoyed dessert is a complete sentence with a subject and a verb, providing a clear idea. The other options are fragments that lack either a subject or a predicate.
Which option is a complete sentence?
The hiker explored the trail.
After the journey.
During the day's hike.
Walking through the forest.
The hiker explored the trail is a complete sentence because it contains both a subject and a predicate that together convey a full thought. The other choices are incomplete fragments.
Choose the sentence that forms a complete idea.
Without any clues.
After the investigation.
The detective solved the mystery.
In a world of puzzles.
The detective solved the mystery is a complete sentence that includes a subject and a verb, clearly conveying a full idea. The other options are fragments that do not express a complete thought.
Determine which of the following is a sentence and not a fragment.
Lost in the crowd.
Before the performance started.
Across the wide plaza.
The crowd cheered loudly.
The crowd cheered loudly is a complete sentence with a subject and a predicate, conveying a complete idea. The other options are incomplete phrases that do not form a full sentence.
Identify the complete sentence from the options below.
While the sun set.
After the boat sailed away.
Friends gathered by the sparkling river.
By the sparkling river.
Friends gathered by the sparkling river is a complete sentence because it includes the necessary subject and predicate elements. The other options are fragments that do not convey a complete thought.
Which sentence is correctly formed with both a subject and predicate?
Beside the noisy crowd.
Above the city lights.
Lights illuminated the city streets.
Under the stars.
Lights illuminated the city streets is a complete sentence with a clear subject and a predicate. The remaining options are merely phrases or fragments that do not convey a complete idea.
Which sentence correctly combines a dependent clause with an independent clause to form a complete sentence?
The stars shone though the sky.
Because the sky was dark, the stars.
Although the sky was dark.
Although the sky was dark, the stars shone brightly.
The sentence 'Although the sky was dark, the stars shone brightly.' effectively combines a dependent clause with an independent clause to convey a complete idea. The other options either present fragments or improperly join clauses.
Which sentence adds descriptive detail without compromising its completeness?
The bird sang a beautiful melody, even though the wind howled.
A beautiful melody.
Singing in the rain.
Even though the wind howled.
The bird sang a beautiful melody, even though the wind howled is a complete sentence that incorporates extra descriptive information through a subordinate clause. The other options are either fragments or lack the necessary structure.
Which sentence properly uses a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses?
The team practiced diligently; and they won the game.
The team practiced diligently, but won the game.
The team practiced diligently, and they won the game.
Because the team practiced, they won the game.
The sentence 'The team practiced diligently, and they won the game.' correctly uses the coordinating conjunction 'and' with proper punctuation to join two independent clauses. The other options either contain punctuation errors or do not correctly combine the clauses.
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier while remaining complete?
The student with a torn cover read the book in the library.
Reading the book in the library with a torn cover.
The student read in the library, the book had a torn cover.
The student read the book, which had a torn cover, in the library.
The sentence 'The student read the book, which had a torn cover, in the library.' places the modifying clause in a way that clearly refers to the book. The other options either lead to ambiguity or result in fragments.
Which sentence correctly uses an introductory dependent clause followed by a complete main clause?
When the bell rings.
When the bell rings, the class begins.
Because the bell rings.
The bell rings; class begins.
When the bell rings, the class begins is a complete sentence that properly uses an introductory dependent clause followed by an independent clause. The other options fail to provide a complete thought or use correct punctuation.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify complete sentences and incomplete fragments.
  2. Analyze sentence structures to determine grammatical completeness.
  3. Recognize essential components of a full sentence.
  4. Evaluate examples to distinguish valid sentences from fragments.
  5. Apply grammar rules to construct correct sentences.

Sentence and Sentence Fragment Cheat Sheet

  1. Understand the Basics of Complete Sentences - A complete sentence needs a subject, a predicate (verb), and a full thought to stand on its own. Think of it as a tiny story that starts, moves, and finishes without leaving anyone confused. Mastering this makes everything you write clearer and more powerful! UNC Writing Center
  2. Identify Sentence Fragments - Fragments are like unfinished sketches: they miss a subject, a verb, or a complete idea. Spotting a lone "Because I was tired." helps you avoid leaving readers hanging. Learn to catch these slip‑ups before they sneak into your essays! Purdue OWL
  3. Recognize Dependent Clauses - Dependent clauses sound like incomplete thoughts and can't stand alone ("Although he was late."). They're great for adding detail - when you hook them up to a main clause. Practice combining them properly to make your writing flow! UNC Writing Center
  4. Use Subordinating Conjunctions Correctly - Words like "because," "although," and "since" kick off dependent clauses and demand a main clause partner. They're your secret sauce for complex ideas, just don't let them run free. Nail this and you'll write sentences that sizzle! Fordham Writing Center
  5. Combine Fragments with Main Clauses - Join fragments to independent clauses to craft complete thoughts ("Because I was tired, I went to bed early."). It's like pairing peanut butter with jelly - better together! This trick turns weak fragments into strong sentences in seconds. NIU Writing Tutorial
  6. Check for Missing Subjects or Verbs - Every sentence needs at least one subject and one verb; otherwise it's a fragment ("Running late." vs. "I am running late."). Double‑check your drafts to catch those sneaky omissions. A quick scan can save you from a half-baked sentence! GVSU Writing Center
  7. Be Cautious with Introductory Phrases - Phrases like "For example," "Such as," or "In addition" need a main clause to complete the thought. They're tasty appetizers - delicious, but not the whole meal. Make sure you follow them with a solid statement! Massey OWLL
  8. Use Punctuation to Avoid Fragments - Proper punctuation (commas, semicolons, dashes) helps stitch clauses together and steer clear of fragments. "I enjoy reading; however, I don't have much time." is proof that punctuation can be your best friend. Play with your commas and semicolons to keep your ideas connected! Fordham Writing Center
  9. Practice Identifying and Correcting Fragments - The more you spot and fix fragments, the more natural it becomes. Turn your study sessions into mini‑workshops: pick a paragraph and rewrite any fragments you find. With routine practice, complete sentences will become second nature! UWaterloo Writing Centre
  10. Seek Feedback on Your Writing - Fresh eyes catch what we miss! Ask teachers, friends, or writing groups to hunt down your fragments. Constructive feedback not only helps you learn, but also builds your confidence for future writing adventures. GVSU Writing Center
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