Complete sentences
1. A. Is this a complete sentence?
B. If it is, what kind of sentence is it?
2. If it is a fragment, what is it missing?
Bob and John left.
A. Complete,
B. SSV sent.
Audrey (do does) not want to go to school today.
Bonus: What tense is this sentence?
does
Present Tense
What is the prepositional phrase?
Two people drive through the woods.
"through the woods"
There are many things that could go wrong on a road trip, so you have to be prepared. _____________, your car could get a flat tire. If you have a spare tire, an adult can change it.
A. First of all,
B. To conclude,
C. For example,
For example
I couldn’t wait to (see sea) it again!
It is over (there they’re their)!
see
there
1. A. Is this a complete sentence?
B. If it is, what kind of sentence is it?
2. If it is a fragment, what is it missing?
Over the river and through the woods.
2. Fragment, missing subject and pred. It is only a prepositional phrase.
When he played outside, the little boy (get got gotten) hurt so he (gone went go) to the nurse.
Bonus: What tense is this sentence?
got
went
Past Tense
What is the prepositional phrase?
After Chris left, his friend was sad.
"After Chris left' is the prep phrase
Sitting still during a long road trip can get really uncomfortable. ____________, you must keep your seat belt on at all times to stay safe!
A. However
B. Suddenly
C. At last
A. However
(There, Their, They’re) waiting (for four) him.
They're
for
1. A. Is this a complete sentence?
B. If it is, what kind of sentence is it?
2. If it is a fragment, what is it missing?
Went to grandmother's house.
2. Fragment, missing a subject
Next Tuesday, my mom will (take takes took) me shopping and we probably will (go went gone) out to dinner and will (watch watches watched) a movie.
Bonus: What tense is this sentence?
(will) take
(will) go
(will) watch
Future Tense
What is the prepositional phrase?
The branch fell on top of the house.
2
"on top"
"of the house"
My dad always gets plenty of rest the night before a big road trip. ____________, he has the energy to be an awesome, safe driver the next morning!
A. Lastly,
B. Within minutes,
C. As a result,
C. As a result,
It will be my (fourth forth) try (two to too) beat the game!
fourth
to
1. A. Is this a complete sentence?
B. If it is, what kind of sentence is it?
2. If it is a fragment, what is it missing?
Put the cookie down!
1. A. Complete sentence, B. SV, You (the reader) is the subject.
Last week, I (know knows knew) that my friend (will willn't would) never hurt me because he (sticks stuck) up for me when the bully (comes came.)
Bonus: What tense is this sentence?
knew
would
stuck
came
Past Tense
What is the prepositional phrase?
During dinner, the two girls jumped off the couch.
"During dinner"
"off the couch"
Road trips are a great way to visit new places with family, and make special memories. _________, you would get there a lot faster if you just took a plane!
A. Although,
B. Similarly,
C. To sum up,
A. Although,
There were(to two too) students who needed (to two too) talk to the counselor (to two too).
two
to
too
1. A. Is this a complete sentence?
B. If it is, what kind of sentence is it?
2. If it is a fragment, what is it missing?
Can you imagine how beautiful this is?
1. A. Complete sentence,
B. SV
You can imagine how beautiful this is!
At Purtis creek, you can go (hike hiking), (taking take) a bicycle tour, or (doing do) some bird watching. Last time, we only (drive driving drove) around to see the campgrounds.
Bonus: What tense are these sentences? **2**
hiking
take
drove
1st sentence: present
2nd sentence: past
What is the prepositional phrase?
After class, Jerry realized he spelled his name wrong on the test while he walked towards the door.
"After class"
"on the test"
"towards the door"
The Grand Canyon is a popular vacation spot for many reasons. You can hike down its steep paths. You could mountain bike around its curvy streets. __________, you can drive around enjoying the scenery all in the comfort of your own vehicle.
A Then
B Although
C In conclusion
A. Then
Let's go to (there they're their) house because (there they're their) going to have a party over (there they're their).
their
they're
there