Sentences and Non Sentences A sentence tells a

Sentences and Non. Sentences

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

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

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

Afraid of sharks. Sentence 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.

The great white shark will attack people. Sentence 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.

Other kinds will not harm. Sentence 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.

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

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.

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 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.

Not a single bone in his body. Sentence 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.

Cartilage of sharks. Sentence 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.

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

Unlike other fish, sharks cannot float. Sentence 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.

In motion constantly. Sentence 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.

Even when sleeping. Sentence 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.