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By definition a fragment is just "part" of a sentence. I suppose you could have the subject in that part, but it would be hard to refer to it as the subject without the rest of the sentence to define it's role.
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When a sentence is missing a subject what is it called?
A sentence missing a subject or a verb is a fragment.
What is one way to correct a fragment?
A sentence fragment can be joined to another fragment or sentence, or the missing part (subject, predicate, object) can be supplied.
Is Ate the cake a fragment or a sentence?
Ate the cake is a fragment because there is no subject. To be a complete sentence, it must have a subject and a verb. You would need to change it to, I ate the cake, or She ate the cake, or so on.
When did you go is a sentence fragment?
Yes, "When did you go?" is a sentence fragment because it is missing a subject. Adding a subject, such as "Where did you go," would make it a complete sentence.
What are the characteristics of a sentence fragment?
A sentence fragment is a part of a sentence, such as just the subject noun, or just a verb.
The cat purred is it a fragment or sentence?
"The cat purred." is a sentence because it has a subject, which is the cat and a verb which is purred. A sentence fragment has either a missing subject, a missing verb, or both.
What is one easy way to spot a fragment?
With your eyes. <<--That's a fragment. At minimum, a sentence must contain a subject and predicate (I am, we are). lacking these, the sentence is a fragment, a clause.
Is she runs a fragment?
No; it has a subject and a verb and is a complete sentence.
A fragment is part of a sentence?
A sentence fragment is part of a sentence that has either no subject or predicate. In most instances, it does not make sense if it stands alone. "Going to the races" is a sentence fragment. WHO is going? The only time this would not be a fragment is in response to a question in dialogue.
How to avoid writing a sentence fragment?
In order to not write a sentence fragment, you must always have a subject in your sentence and a predicate. For example: Fragment: Went to the movies. Sentence: I went to the movies.
Is until tomorrow. a sentence or fragment?
'Is until tomorrow' is a fragment, because it has no real subject. You can make it a sentence: What Is until tomorrow?
How can you make a fragment into a sentence?
To make a fragment into a sentence, you need to add a subject and a predicate. A subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about, and the predicate is the verb or verb phrase that describes the subject. By adding these elements, the fragment becomes a complete sentence with a clear meaning.
