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Sentence Fragments Quiz: Spot and Fix Incomplete Sentences

Quick, free sentence fragment practice. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Emma ErmelingUpdated Aug 25, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 7
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This quiz helps you spot sentence fragments and choose the best fix in clear, short items. Work through 20 questions to tell complete sentences from fragments and build confident grammar skills. If you want more practice, try sentence correction practice, check which sentence is correct, or strengthen structure with compound complex sentence practice.

Which of the following is most likely a sentence fragment?
The store was open.
Because I went to the store.
I went to the store.
I bought apples.
This option is a sentence fragment because it begins with the subordinating conjunction 'Because' and does not complete a full thought. The other options are complete sentences with both a subject and a predicate.
What is one common characteristic of a sentence fragment?
It always contains a subject and a predicate.
It ends with a period.
It expresses a complete thought.
It lacks a subject or a predicate.
Sentence fragments are incomplete because they are missing a necessary element such as a subject or a verb, which prevents them from expressing a full idea. Option A correctly identifies what is missing in a fragment.
How can a sentence fragment typically be fixed?
By removing all adjectives.
By adding the missing subject, verb, or complete idea.
By splitting it into two fragments.
By adding random punctuation.
Fixing a sentence fragment usually involves adding the missing component - such as a subject, a verb, or a complete idea - to form a complete sentence. Option A directly addresses this need.
Select the sentence that is complete and not a fragment:
She enjoyed her walk in the park.
After the rain.
While walking in the park.
Seeing the sunsets beautifully.
Option C is a complete sentence that includes both a subject and a predicate, thereby expressing a full idea. The other options are fragments that lack one or more necessary components.
In the sentence fragment 'Loved the movie,' what is missing?
The predicate.
A noun phrase.
The subject.
A punctuation mark.
The fragment 'Loved the movie' lacks a subject to indicate who performed the action. Option A correctly identifies that the subject is missing, making the sentence incomplete.
When revising a sentence fragment, which method is most effective?
Adding a subject and verb to complete the thought.
Eliminating all punctuation.
Conjoining unrelated topics.
Using a semicolon randomly.
Correcting a fragment involves identifying what is missing and then adding the necessary elements, such as a subject and a verb, to complete the idea. Option A correctly explains this revision strategy.
Which of the following sentences contains a fragment?
She smiled brightly at her friend.
After the storm, the streets were flooded.
The teacher praised the excellent work.
Running through the park.
Option B is a sentence fragment because it lacks a clear subject to complete the thought, while the other options are properly structured sentences. Recognizing fragments involves checking for a complete subject-verb pair.
In the sentence 'While enjoying the game,' what element is missing to form a complete sentence?
A punctuation mark.
An adverb.
A verb conjugation.
A concluding independent clause.
The phrase 'While enjoying the game' is a dependent clause that requires an independent clause to provide complete meaning. Option A precisely identifies the missing element that would complete the sentence.
What might cause a sentence fragment when revising texts?
Losing the subject or predicate from the sentence group.
Using active voice.
Omitting the dependent clause.
Removing unnecessary adjectives.
Fragments often result from accidentally removing key components like the subject or predicate during revision. Option C correctly points out this common issue.
Which revised sentence best corrects the fragment: 'Because it was raining.'?
Rainy weather occurred.
Because it was raining.
It was raining.
Because it was raining, I stayed home.
Option A fixes the fragment by connecting the dependent clause 'Because it was raining' with the independent clause 'I stayed home,' thereby expressing a complete thought. The other options do not resolve the fragment issue adequately.
Identify the missing element in the fragment 'After the movie, because it was long.'
A subordinate clause.
A descriptive adjective.
An independent clause to complete the thought.
A semicolon to separate clauses.
The fragment 'After the movie, because it was long.' fails to provide a main clause that completes the idea. Option A correctly identifies that an independent clause is needed to form a complete sentence.
Which sentence demonstrates proper correction of a fragment?
Dinner alone.
After dinner.
Before dinner.
Before dinner, we prayed.
Option A is a complete sentence that includes both a dependent clause setting the time and an independent clause that expresses a full thought. The other options are fragments that lack essential elements.
In the process of editing, which type of clause is often misused leading to fragments?
Adjective clauses.
Independent clauses.
Dependent clauses.
Noun clauses.
Dependent clauses, when used alone, do not express complete thoughts and can lead to sentence fragments. Option A correctly points out this common source of errors in sentence structure.
Which sentence best illustrates a complete sentence?
Because she was late.
The bell rang loudly.
During the fireworks.
After the party.
Only option B forms a complete sentence, containing both a subject and a predicate that together convey a full idea. The remaining options are fragments because they lack these essential components.
Consider the fragment: 'Running towards the finish line with determination.' Which revision best corrects this fragment?
He was running towards the finish line with determination.
Running towards the finish line with determination.
His determination was running towards the finish line.
With determination, the finish line came quickly.
Option A transforms the fragment into a complete sentence by adding a clear subject ('He') and a corresponding predicate. This revision provides a complete idea with proper subject-verb structure.
Which option corrects the fragment 'Because the movie ended.'?
Because the movie ended.
We left the theater.
Because the movie ended, we left the theater.
The movie ended.
Option A correctly joins the dependent clause with an independent clause, forming a complete sentence that explains the reason and the resulting action. The other choices either remain fragments or lose the causal connection.
In the context of sentence structure, what defines a complete sentence?
A complete sentence expresses a complete thought with a subject and a predicate.
A complete sentence always contains two clauses.
A complete sentence only needs a verb phrase.
A complete sentence is any group of words starting with a capital letter.
Option A clearly defines a complete sentence by stating the necessity of both a subject and a predicate to communicate a complete thought. The other options provide inaccurate or incomplete definitions.
Which revision best corrects the fragment: 'After the rain in the park'?
After the rain in the park, the children played.
The rain in the park got heavy.
Rain in the park.
After the rain.
Option A supplies an independent clause that completes the idea introduced by the fragment. By adding what happened after the rain, it forms a complete and coherent sentence.
Which strategy is most helpful for detecting sentence fragments?
Eliminating all adjectives.
Checking only for punctuation errors.
Reading the sentence out loud to ensure it expresses a complete idea.
Relying solely on spell-check.
Reading a sentence out loud helps reveal missing components or awkward phrasing, making it easier to spot fragments. Option A describes this effective strategy, whereas the other options do not address the structural issues of a fragment.
How can combining two fragments sometimes yield a complete sentence?
By deleting one fragment entirely.
By reversing the word order of the fragments.
By joining them with a coordinating conjunction to form a complete thought.
By merging them into one long fragment.
Often, two fragments each contain parts of a complete idea. When they are properly connected with a coordinating conjunction, the resulting sentence becomes complete and coherent. Option A correctly explains this strategy.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify sentence fragments in written texts.
  2. Analyze sentence structure to distinguish between complete sentences and fragments.
  3. Apply rules of grammar to correct fragment errors.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of sentence repairs for clarity and coherence.

Fragment Quiz: Practice Test Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Sentence Fragment - Sentence fragments are like half-finished thoughts that leave your reader hanging because they're missing a subject, a verb, or a complete idea. Think of "Because I was late" as a teaser trailer that never delivers the movie! Spot these tiny oopsies, then give them the punch they deserve.
  2. Spot Missing Subjects - If you see "Went to the store," you've encountered a subject-shaped hole waiting to be filled. Just pop in "She," "He," or "They," and voilà - you've got a sentence that stands tall. Turning fragments into heroes is easier than you think!
  3. Hunt for Lost Verbs - "The boy on the bike" is a cool image, but it's not doing anything - no pedal-pushing action! Add "is riding fast" and watch your sentence zoom ahead. Treat verbs like the engine of your grammar vehicle.
  4. Ensure a Complete Thought - "Because I was tired" teases you with drama but leaves you hanging without a main event. Upgrade it to "I went to bed early because I was tired" and give your readers the full story. Your goal is a finished thought that feels like a satisfying high-five.
  5. Fix Fragments with Add‑Ons - Have "After the meeting" chilling solo? Invite a subject and a verb to the party - "We went to lunch after the meeting" - and suddenly it's alive! Think of fragments as puzzle pieces that need their buddies to complete the picture.
  6. Combine and Conquer - Sometimes fragments just want to tag along with a full sentence. "Which was very exciting" pairs perfectly with "We visited a museum," giving you "We visited a museum, which was very exciting." It's like making grammar BFFs.
  7. Watch Those Conjunction Traps - Starting with "because," "although," or "if" can feel dramatic - but if there's no independent clause, oops, there's your fragment. Always check for a main clause to connect to and escape the trap.
  8. Use Fragments for Style - Sparingly! - In casual chats or creative writing, fragments can add punch: "What a day!" But in formal essays, they're fashion faux pas. Keep your academic writing sharp by sticking to full sentences.
  9. Practice Makes Perfect - Level up your skills by hunting down fragments in exercises and fixing them on the fly. The more you practice, the faster you'll smash those incomplete sentences into shape.
  10. Remember the Three Essentials - Every superstar sentence needs a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. Run through this power trio as your final checklist before you hit "submit." Your writing will thank you!
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