Question 1

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Sleep researchers believe that people have a natural tendency to fall asleep.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete with a subject (Sleep researchers) and a predicate (believe that people have a natural tendency to fall asleep).

Question 2

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Some employers encourage them to nap.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete and grammatically correct.

Question 3

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-They are very eager to do their best.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete.

Question 4

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Short naps energize workers.

Accepted Answer

All of the sentences are complete and do not contain any sentence fragments.

Question 5

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Altogether, more than a million athletes participate.

Accepted Answer

This sentence is complete, as it contains both a subject ("more than a million athletes") and a predicate ("participate").

Question 6

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-In fact, when workers get that after-lunch draggy feeling.

Accepted Answer

This is a sentence fragment and lacks a subject and verb, making it incomplete.

Question 7

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Not all employers have a problem with employees who sleep on the job.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete.

Question 8

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-The Special Olympics winter and summer international games are held every other year.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete with a subject, verb, and object.

Question 9

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Special Olympics are also held yearly at local and state levels.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete and does not contain any fragments.

Question 10

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-And improve both safety and performance.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a fragment and does not make sense. It needs to be revised to form a complete sentence.

Question 11

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Their courage and accomplishments inspire everyone.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete with a subject ("their courage and accomplishments") and a predicate ("inspire everyone").

Question 12

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-That is held for mentally disabled children and adults.

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a fragment as it lacks a subject and verb. It needs to be connected to the previous sentence or expanded to include a subject and verb.

Question 13

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Special Olympics athletes train and compete in regular sports.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete.

Question 14

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-The Special Olympics is an international program.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete.

Question 15

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-And change these athletes' lives forever.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a prepositional phrase and does not contain a subject and verb, making it a sentence fragment. It needs to be combined with a complete sentence to form a complete thought.

Question 16

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Of course, nappers always have found ways to catch a few winks.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is complete with a subject (nappers) and a verb (have found).

Question 17

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Although 150 countries participate in the world games.

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject and a verb.

Question 18

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-During the afternoon.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a fragment because it lacks a subject and predicate, and therefore does not express a complete thought.

Question 19

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Whereas Special Olympics competitors may not swim as fast or jump as high as Olympics stars.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a dependent clause and lacks a main clause, making it a sentence fragment. It should be combined with another sentence to form a complete thought.

Question 20

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment.
-Which include floor hockey, skiing, soccer, swimming, speed skating, and tennis.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a list without a subject or verb, making it a fragment.

Quiz 10: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Sleep researchers believe that people have a natural tendency to fall asleep.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Some employers encourage them to nap.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -They are very eager to do their best.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Short naps energize workers.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Altogether, more than a million athletes participate.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -In fact, when workers get that after-lunch draggy feeling.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Not all employers have a problem with employees who sleep on the job.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -The Special Olympics winter and summer international games are held every other year.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Special Olympics are also held yearly at local and state levels.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -And improve both safety and performance.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Their courage and accomplishments inspire everyone.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -That is held for mentally disabled children and adults.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Special Olympics athletes train and compete in regular sports.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -The Special Olympics is an international program.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -And change these athletes' lives forever.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Of course, nappers always have found ways to catch a few winks.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Although 150 countries participate in the world games.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -During the afternoon.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Whereas Special Olympics competitors may not swim as fast or jump as high as Olympics stars.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. -Which include floor hockey, skiing, soccer, swimming, speed skating, and tennis.