Sentence Fragments
A sentence fragment does not form a complete thought, i.e., it is not a proper, grammatical sentence. A fragment cannot stand on its own. It could be missing a subject, verb, or an independent clause. Here are some common fragments and ways to fix them.
Missing a subject: Going to the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s concert.
Who is going?
Add a subject: Michael is going to the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s concert.
Missing a verb: My new neighbor.
What about my neighbor?
Add a verb: My new neighbor came by to welcome me to the community.
Missing an independent clause: After you finish your homework.
What happens after you finish your homework?
Add an independent clause: After you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
A sentence fragment does not form a complete thought, i.e., it is not a proper, grammatical sentence. A fragment cannot stand on its own. It could be missing a subject, verb, or an independent clause. Here are some common fragments and ways to fix them.
Missing a subject: Going to the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s concert.
Who is going?
Add a subject: Michael is going to the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s concert.
Missing a verb: My new neighbor.
What about my neighbor?
Add a verb: My new neighbor came by to welcome me to the community.
Missing an independent clause: After you finish your homework.
What happens after you finish your homework?
Add an independent clause: After you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
