Sentences and Non Sentences A sentence tells a

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Sentences and Non. Sentences

Sentences and Non. Sentences

A sentence tells a complete idea. A fragment tells and incomplete idea. Read each

A sentence tells a complete idea. A fragment tells and incomplete idea. Read each of the following statements and decide which is a complete sentence.

Sharks are fierce hunters. Sentence Fragment

Sharks are fierce hunters. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Afraid of sharks. Sentence Fragment

Afraid of sharks. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

The great white shark will attack people. Sentence Fragment

The great white shark will attack people. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Other kinds will not harm. Sentence Fragment

Other kinds will not harm. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Sharks have an outer row of teeth for grabbing. Sentence Fragment

Sharks have an outer row of teeth for grabbing. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

When the outer teeth fall out another row of teeth moves up. Sentence Fragment

When the outer teeth fall out another row of teeth moves up. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Help keep the ocean clean by eating dead animals. That’s good to know! Sentence

Help keep the ocean clean by eating dead animals. That’s good to know! Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Not a single bone in his body. Sentence Fragment

Not a single bone in his body. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Cartilage of sharks. Sentence Fragment

Cartilage of sharks. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Made of the same material as the tip of your nose. Sentence Fragment

Made of the same material as the tip of your nose. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Unlike other fish, sharks cannot float. Sentence Fragment

Unlike other fish, sharks cannot float. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

In motion constantly. Sentence Fragment

In motion constantly. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Even when sleeping. Sentence Fragment

Even when sleeping. Sentence Fragment

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.