Sentence Or Clause Fragment

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1. 6.  My dog likes to run in circles.

Explanation

The given statement "My dog likes to run in circles" is a complete sentence because it contains a subject ("my dog") and a predicate ("likes to run in circles") that expresses a complete thought. It is grammatically correct and can stand alone as a meaningful statement.

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Sentence Structure Quizzes & Trivia

Read each sentence and identify whether it is a sentence or a clause fragment.

2. 7.  Barney spent many years perfecting his French accent.

Explanation

The given statement "Barney spent many years perfecting his French accent" is a complete and grammatically correct sentence. It has a subject (Barney) and a predicate (spent many years perfecting his French accent) and expresses a complete thought. Therefore, the answer is "Sentence".

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3. 2.  We went shopping so that we could get our new supplies

Explanation

The given sentence is a complete sentence because it has a subject ("We") and a predicate ("went shopping so that we could get our new supplies"). It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a grammatically correct statement.

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4. 14.  During the Bronze Age, meteorites were the only source of iron.

Explanation

The given answer is "Sentence" because the statement "During the Bronze Age, meteorites were the only source of iron" is a complete sentence. It has a subject ("meteorites") and a verb ("were"), and it expresses a complete thought.

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5. 15.  Will you travel by subway or take a bus?

Explanation

The given answer is "Sentence" because the sentence is complete and grammatically correct. It contains a subject ("you") and a verb ("travel"), and it expresses a complete thought. The sentence also includes a choice between two options ("by subway or take a bus"), making it a complete and coherent statement.

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6. 4.  Is this the answer that we should write on the paper?

Explanation

The given answer "Sentence" is correct because the question asks if the given sentence is the answer that should be written on the paper. Since the sentence is grammatically complete and can stand alone as a complete thought, it is appropriate to write it on the paper.

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7. 5.  Since he was a little boy.

Explanation

The given sentence "Since he was a little boy" is a clause fragment. It starts with the subordinating conjunction "Since" and includes a subject "he" and a verb "was." However, it lacks a main clause to make it a complete sentence. A complete sentence should have both a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. In this case, the sentence is incomplete because it does not provide any additional information or express a complete idea. Therefore, the correct answer is "Clause Fragment."

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8. 17.  Until the writer arrives at the bookstore.

Explanation

The sentence "Until the writer arrives at the bookstore" is a clause fragment because it lacks a subject or a main verb. It only presents a dependent clause without a complete thought.

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9. 19.  While you were gone.

Explanation

The given sentence "While you were gone" is a clause fragment because it lacks a subject or a main verb. It is incomplete and does not express a complete thought on its own. A complete sentence should have a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject is doing or being). In this case, the subject is missing, making it a fragment rather than a complete sentence.

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10. 12.  People usually want to believe the best.

Explanation

This statement is a complete sentence because it contains a subject ("People") and a predicate ("usually want to believe the best"). It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a coherent statement.

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11. 1.  Because we need to be at school on time.

Explanation

The given answer, "Clause Fragment," is correct because the sentence is not a complete thought. It is missing a subject or a verb, making it an incomplete clause. A complete sentence should have both a subject and a verb to express a complete thought. In this case, the sentence lacks a subject or verb, making it a fragment.

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12. 13.  Although they went to Nairobi.

Explanation

The given sentence "Although they went to Nairobi." is a clause fragment because it starts with a subordinating conjunction "Although" which indicates the beginning of a dependent clause. However, it lacks a main clause to complete the sentence. A complete sentence should have both a subject and a predicate, but in this case, only the dependent clause is present.

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13. 18.  Unless she writes many famous books.

Explanation

This sentence is a clause fragment because it lacks a subject and a verb. It starts with the word "unless," which is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause. However, the dependent clause does not have a main clause to complete the sentence. Therefore, it is not a complete sentence and is considered a clause fragment.

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14. 20.  Please come over here.

Explanation

The given statement "Please come over here" is a complete thought with a subject (you) and a verb (come). It is grammatically correct and expresses a complete idea, making it a sentence.

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15. 16.  Joe phones his best friend every evening.

Explanation

The given statement "Joe phones his best friend every evening" is a complete sentence because it contains a subject (Joe) and a predicate (phones his best friend every evening). It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a grammatically correct statement. Therefore, it is not a clause or a fragment, but a complete sentence.

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16. 3.  Who can answer the questions?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Sentence" because a sentence is a complete thought that expresses a complete idea and can stand alone as a complete unit of communication. In contrast, a clause fragment is a group of words that is missing a subject, a verb, or both, and does not express a complete thought. Therefore, only a sentence can answer questions effectively.

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17. 10.  Which was going to be my answer.

Explanation

The given sentence "Which was going to be my answer" is a clause fragment because it lacks a main clause. It starts with a relative pronoun "which" and has a verb phrase "was going to be my answer," but it does not have a subject or a complete thought. Therefore, it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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18. 11.  Which do you prefer?

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Sentence" because a sentence is a complete thought that expresses a complete idea. It contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a complete sentence. On the other hand, a clause fragment is an incomplete thought that is missing either a subject or a predicate. Therefore, based on this information, the correct answer is "Sentence".

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19. 9.  Wild mustangs are beautiful

Explanation

The given statement "Wild mustangs are beautiful" is a complete sentence because it contains a subject ("wild mustangs") and a predicate ("are beautiful"). It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a grammatically correct statement.

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20. 8.  Who is my favorite uncle.

Explanation

Notice the punctuation at the end of the group of words. It would be considered a sentence if it ended with a question mark.

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6.  My dog likes to run in circles.
7.  Barney spent many years perfecting his French accent.
2.  We went shopping so that we could get our new supplies
14.  During the Bronze Age, meteorites were the only source of...
15.  Will you travel by subway or take a bus?
4.  Is this the answer that we should write on the paper?
5.  Since he was a little boy.
17.  Until the writer arrives at the bookstore.
19.  While you were gone.
12.  People usually want to believe the best.
1.  Because we need to be at school on time.
13.  Although they went to Nairobi.
18.  Unless she writes many famous books.
20.  Please come over here.
16.  Joe phones his best friend every evening.
3.  Who can answer the questions?
10.  Which was going to be my answer.
11.  Which do you prefer?
9.  Wild mustangs are beautiful
8.  Who is my favorite uncle.
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