Grammar Drill - Sentence Fragments

Question 1

Sentence fragment

Answer 1

• an incomplete sentence punctuated as if it were a complete sentence
• Example:
• After a fine meal of corn pone.
• Sometimes sentence fragments are all right, such as in Journals.

Question 2

Journals often contain sentence fragments because…

Answer 2

• Pressure for time
• Allows thoughts to flow freely
• Adds to the closeness of events happening
• Creates excitement/intense feeling
• Complete sentences should have a subject and a verb!
• Example:
• After a fine meal of corn pone, we sat around the fire and shared scary stories.