Fragment Practice 3 Answer Key
Identify any fragments in the following "sentences." Keep in mind that a sentence must
have a subject, have a verb, and express a complete thought.
Remember that the "ing" form of a verb is not a true verb unless it is preceded by a
helping verb.
Remember that the "to" form of the verb (the infinitive) is not a verb.
1. If you understand what a fragment is. Fragment
2. Understanding, however, does not always come easily.
3. Taking the time to practice. Fragment
4. Studying long hours and seeking feedback from instructors and tutors.Fragment
5. To understand fragments is my goal.
6. Wanting to understand, but not able. Fragment
7. Since this sentence begins with a subordinate conjunction. Fragment
8. It might be a fragment.
9. For example, blueberry muffins with plenty of hot butter. Fragment
10. Driving down the road late one Sunday afternoon. Fragment
11. Seeing the Northern Lights for the first time in my life. Fragment
12. Second, the folks that drive while asleep. Fragment
13. Third, the blind-blinkers. Fragment
14. Finally, the folks that never use their turn signals. Fragment
15. All of these drivers annoy me.