Complete Sentences vs.

Sentence Fragments
TASK 1:
Identify each sentence below as an independent clause or a dependent clause.

Example A: While I was asleep

Answer: dependent clause

1. If you give me a reason. _______________________

2. After months of research. _______________________
3. I enjoy ice cream. _______________________
4. John hit the baseball. _______________________
5. Whoever shows up on time. _______________________
6. Whatever makes you happy. _______________________
7. Whomever you like. _______________________
8. The poet received many awards. _______________________
9. When the president arrives. _______________________

TASK 2: Label the sentences below as either complete sentences or sentence fragments.

1. Offering features such as filters and story highlights to enhance the user experience.
_______________________
2. Facebook is the most popular social media platform with over 2 billion monthly active users.
_______________________
3. Instagram has become a major platform for influencer marketing and brand promotion.
_______________________
4. Facebook with its huge user base of over 2 billion users. _______________________
5. A hub for creative expression and knowledge sharing. _______________________
6. Known for its fast-paced and dynamic environment. _______________________
7. Twitter is a microblogging site that allows users to post short messages, known as tweets.
_______________________
8. LinkedIn is a social network for professionals, used for job searching and professional networking.
_______________________
9. Home to an array of content, from music videos to vlogs. _______________________
10. A platform for building and maintaining professional networks. _______________________
11. YouTube is the largest video-sharing platform, where users can upload, share and view videos.
_______________________
EXTENSION TASK

Use the definitions about the sentence structures to identify each sentence structure below:

Determine if each sentence is simple, compound or complex.

1. The children wore their dirty boots. _______________________

2. It was time for bed, yet it was still light outside. _______________________
3. The front door was locked, so she entered through the back. _______________________
4. They took a lot of pictures when they visited Montana. _______________________
5. After the show began, he sat very quietly. _______________________
6. The girl was wearing a red dress. _______________________
7. He was playing on his computer. _______________________
8. Georges would like to play, for he is the best player on the team. _______________________
9. Before the bell rings, the student lined up at the door. _______________________
10. We turned off the lights. _______________________
11. We turned off the lights, and we went to sleep. _______________________
12. We turned off the lights after our mom told us to go to sleep. _______________________