Easy English Lab's Fragment To Sentence (ESL)

1. 6.) Foot hurts badly.

Foot badly hurts.

My foot hurts badly.

Hurting badly, my foot.

The correct answer is "My foot hurts badly" because it follows the standard subject-verb-object sentence structure. The subject "my foot" is followed by the verb "hurts" and the adverb "badly" describes the intensity of the pain. The other options either have a different word order or do not follow proper sentence structure.

Explanation

The correct answer is "My foot hurts badly" because it follows the standard subject-verb-object sentence structure. The subject "my foot" is followed by the verb "hurts" and the adverb "badly" describes the intensity of the pain. The other options either have a different word order or do not follow proper sentence structure.

2. 5.) Food and beverage now.

Please food and beverage now.

Give food and beverage now.

Please give me some food and a beverage now.

The correct answer is "Please give me some food and a beverage now." This is because the sentence includes a polite request ("please") and specifies the desired items ("some food and a beverage"). The use of "give me" indicates that the speaker is asking someone to provide the food and beverage.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Please give me some food and a beverage now." This is because the sentence includes a polite request ("please") and specifies the desired items ("some food and a beverage"). The use of "give me" indicates that the speaker is asking someone to provide the food and beverage.

3. 1.) At the park.

At the park right now.

Show at the park right now.

He is at the park right now.

The correct answer is "He is at the park right now" because it is the only option that provides a clear subject ("He") and a specific location ("the park"). The other options either lack a subject or include unnecessary words that do not contribute to the meaning of the sentence.

Explanation

The correct answer is "He is at the park right now" because it is the only option that provides a clear subject ("He") and a specific location ("the park"). The other options either lack a subject or include unnecessary words that do not contribute to the meaning of the sentence.

4. 8.) The house and the laundry for Doug.

Doug needs to clean the house and do the laundry immediately.

Cleaning the house and doing the laundry.

Doug's house and laundry messy beyond belief.

The given answer correctly summarizes the main idea of the passage. It states that Doug needs to clean the house and do the laundry immediately. This aligns with the information provided in the passage, which mentions that Doug's house and laundry are messy beyond belief. Therefore, the answer accurately reflects the urgency and necessity for Doug to take immediate action in cleaning his house and doing the laundry.

Explanation

The given answer correctly summarizes the main idea of the passage. It states that Doug needs to clean the house and do the laundry immediately. This aligns with the information provided in the passage, which mentions that Doug's house and laundry are messy beyond belief. Therefore, the answer accurately reflects the urgency and necessity for Doug to take immediate action in cleaning his house and doing the laundry.

5. 3.) We a swimming pool.

We want to buy a swimming pool for the backyard.

Buying a swimming pool in the backyard where it is warm.

Want a swimming pool over here.

The correct answer is "We want to buy a swimming pool for the backyard." This answer accurately reflects the intention or desire to purchase a swimming pool specifically for the backyard. The other statements mention the presence of a swimming pool or the desire for one, but they do not mention the intention to purchase or the specific location for the swimming pool.

Explanation

The correct answer is "We want to buy a swimming pool for the backyard." This answer accurately reflects the intention or desire to purchase a swimming pool specifically for the backyard. The other statements mention the presence of a swimming pool or the desire for one, but they do not mention the intention to purchase or the specific location for the swimming pool.

6. 9.) Sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's.

We are sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's because my baby is sick.

She sick and we are sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's office.

Despite the good weather, sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's office.

The given answer explains the reason why the person is sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's office, which is because their baby is sick.

Explanation

The given answer explains the reason why the person is sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's office, which is because their baby is sick.

7. 7.) Textbooks too expensive for Jill.

Unfortunately, these textbooks are too expensive for Jill to afford.

Jill's texbooks too expensive.

Unfortunately, textbooks too expensive.

The given answer explains that the textbooks are too expensive for Jill to afford. It acknowledges that Jill's textbooks are expensive and states that it is unfortunate for her because she cannot afford them.

Explanation

The given answer explains that the textbooks are too expensive for Jill to afford. It acknowledges that Jill's textbooks are expensive and states that it is unfortunate for her because she cannot afford them.

8. 10.) To the farm.

Planning to go to the farm.

We will go to the farm this weekend.

This weekend going to the farm.

The correct answer is "We will go to the farm this weekend." This answer accurately reflects the statement "Planning to go to the farm" and provides a clear and concise sentence that conveys the intention of visiting the farm during the upcoming weekend.

Explanation

The correct answer is "We will go to the farm this weekend." This answer accurately reflects the statement "Planning to go to the farm" and provides a clear and concise sentence that conveys the intention of visiting the farm during the upcoming weekend.

9. 4.) Too hot outside.

It too hot outside.

Too hot outside, so air-conditioning is needed.

It is too hot outside.

The correct answer is "It is too hot outside." This sentence correctly uses the subject pronoun "it" followed by the verb "is" and the adjective "too hot" to express that the temperature outside is excessively high.

Explanation

The correct answer is "It is too hot outside." This sentence correctly uses the subject pronoun "it" followed by the verb "is" and the adjective "too hot" to express that the temperature outside is excessively high.

10. 2.) Over the hill.

Over the hill, but you can still see it.

Due to his age, he is considered over the hill.

Over the hill and around through the trees.

The phrase "over the hill" is often used to describe someone who is past their prime or no longer as capable as they once were, typically due to age. In this context, the statement "Due to his age, he is considered over the hill" directly explains that the person being referred to is considered past their prime because of their age. The other sentences provided do not provide a direct explanation for the phrase "over the hill."

Explanation

The phrase "over the hill" is often used to describe someone who is past their prime or no longer as capable as they once were, typically due to age. In this context, the statement "Due to his age, he is considered over the hill" directly explains that the person being referred to is considered past their prime because of their age. The other sentences provided do not provide a direct explanation for the phrase "over the hill."