Grammar Quiz: Can You Pass The Sentence Fragments Test?

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    The student skipped off the bus.

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    • Fragment
    • Subject
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About This Quiz

Feeling lost in a maze of misplaced commas and confusing clauses? Don't worry, aspiring wordsmiths! Our Sentence Fragments Test Quiz is your one-way ticket to grammar domination. This interactive challenge throws 10 diverse questions your way, each designed to test your ability to identify those sneaky incomplete sentences.

Whether it's a missing verb hiding in plain sight or a dangling clause masquerading as a complete thought, no fragment will stand a chance against your sharpened gaze. But fret not, grammar warriors! Each question comes with immediate feedback, guiding you along your learning journey. And for those extra tricky fragments, we've added bonus tips to solidify your understanding of sentence structure.

So, if you're a seasoned grammar guru or a punctuation padawan, this quiz is tailor-made to sharpen your skills and turn you into a sentence-slaying master. Are you ready to conquer those pesky fragments? Take the challenge today and watch your confidence soar!

Grammar Quiz: Can You Pass The Sentence Fragments Test? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    The teacher with straight hair and glasses read from the book.

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    • Subject

    • Object

    Correct Answer
    A. Sentence
    Explanation
    What is the subject of this? "The teacher." What action is the teacher performing? She is "reading from a book." A subject and action are both present, therefore this is a complete sentence.

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  • 3. 

    I am having some trouble.

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    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Sentence
    Explanation
    Who is the subject of this sentence? "I" am. What am I doing? I am "having some trouble." Because I am able to identify both he subject and action, I know it is a complete sentence.

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  • 4. 

    He sat.

    • Sentence

    • Fragment

    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Sentence
    Explanation
    Even though this is an extremely short sentence, it is completely and perfectly acceptable as it has a subject - "he" - and an action - "sat."

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  • 5. 

    Ran to catch the bus.

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    • Fragment

    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fragment
    A. Subject
    Explanation
    This is a sentence fragment because we are missing the subject. We are not told who is "running to catch the bus." A sentence needs to have both a subject and a verb to be complete

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  • 6. 

    The fifth grade class on a field trip to a museum.

    • Sentence

    • Fragment

    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fragment
    A. Verb
    Explanation
    The subject of this sentence is "the fifth grade class." "On a field trip to a museum" is a prepositional phrase that adds further detail to the sentence. There is one thing missing, however: a verb. We are not told what action the class on the field trip is performing. Because we do not have a subject, this sentence is incomplete and therefore a fragment.

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  • 7. 

    The birds on the wire.

    • Sentence

    • Fragment

    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Sentence
    A. Fragment
    Explanation
    This is a Sentence and Fragment because it is missing the verb of the sentence. We are not told what "The birds on the wire" are doing, and therefore the thought is incomplete. If we said something like "The birds sat on the wire," we would be fine, as that contains a subject and a verb.

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  • 8. 

    Having a notebook, pencil and highlighter.

    • Sentence

    • Fragment

    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fragment
    A. Verb
    Explanation
    The given sentence is a fragment because it is incomplete and does not express a complete thought. It lacks a subject and does not have a verb. The words "Having a notebook, pencil and highlighter" do not form a complete sentence on their own. They are a dependent clause or a phrase. A complete sentence would require a subject and a verb to express a complete thought.

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  • 9. 

    The girl who had just cut her hair.

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    • Fragment

    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fragment
    A. Verb
    Explanation
    What is the subject of this sentence? "The girl who had just cut her hair." What is this girl doing? We don't know - there is no action included in this sentence. As a result, it is a sentence fragment that is missing a verb.

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  • 10. 

    On a dark and stormy night.

    • Sentence

    • Fragment

    • Subject

    • Verb

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Fragment
    A. Subject
    A. Verb
    Explanation
    "On a dark and stormy night" is a prepositional phrase. Not only are we missing a subject in this example, we are missing an action as well.

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