Types of Fragments
Prepositional Phrase Fragment.
A sentence fragment that starts with a prepositional word.
Because she's stubborn.
Yes, is a fragment.
Went home today.
Add a subject.
Step 1
Read the sentence aloud.
Adjective Clause Fragment.
A sentence fragment that starts with who, whose, that, or which.
He rode his bike to school every day for a year.
Not a fragment.
The dog at the park.
Add a verb.
Step 2
Find the verb.
Participle phrase fragment.
A sentence fragment that starts with a participle, a verb-like adjective ending in -ing or –ed.
Studying can normally be difficult.
Yes, is a fragment.
We need.
Add an object
Step 3
Find the subject.
Gerund Phrase Fragment.
A sentence fragment that begins with a gerund.
My favorite season is autumn.
Not a fragment.
Even though it's raining outside.
Making it a complete thought.
Step 4
Check for completeness.