Sentences and Fragments Worksheet
Identify and correct sentence fragments in this Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on sentence structure.
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Read each section carefully and answer all questions.
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It always has a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject).
A sentence fragment is a group of words that looks like a sentence but does not express a complete thought. It might be missing a subject or a predicate.
Read each group of words. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment?
1. Ran quickly to the store.
Complete Sentence
Fragment
2. The fluffy cat slept soundly.
Complete Sentence
Fragment
Add a subject or a predicate to make each fragment a complete sentence.
1. climbed the tall tree.
2. The sun .
3. My best friend and I .
Determine if the statement about sentences and fragments is True or False.
1. Every sentence must have a subject and a predicate.
True
False
2. A sentence fragment always expresses a complete thought.
True
False
Rewrite each fragment as a complete sentence.
1. Walking through the park.
2. Because it was raining.
Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal. Make sure all your sentences are complete and there are no fragments.