Complete Sentences

1. Sentence: “The dog barked loudly.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“dog”) and a predicate (“barked loudly”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “She went to the store to buy some groceries.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“She”) and a predicate (“went to the store to buy some groceries”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “The cat slept on the windowsill all day.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“cat”) and a predicate (“slept on the windowsill all day”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “We are planning a surprise party for her.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“We”) and a predicate (“are planning a surprise party for her”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “The children played outside until dark.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“children”) and a predicate (“played outside until dark”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “He finished his homework before dinner.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“He”) and a predicate (“finished his homework before dinner”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “The rain stopped, and the sun came out.”

• Explanation: Contains two independent clauses (“The rain stopped” and “the sun came out”), each with a subject and predicate.

1. Sentence: “I will call you when I arrive at the airport.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“I”) and a predicate (“will call you when I arrive at the airport”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “They enjoyed the concert very much.”

• Explanation: Contains a subject (“They”) and a predicate (“enjoyed the concert very much”), expressing a complete thought.

1. Sentence: “The book was interesting and informative.”
   • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The book”) and a predicate (“was interesting and informative”), expressing a complete thought.

Fragments

11. Fragment: “Because it was raining.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it doesn’t tell what happened because it was raining.
12. Fragment: “Running down the street.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a subject and a complete predicate; it doesn’t tell who was running or what happened.
13. Fragment: “After the movie.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it leaves the reader wondering what happened after the movie.
14. Fragment: “Although she was tired.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it doesn’t tell what happened although she was tired.
15. Fragment: “The reason why he left.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it doesn’t explain why he left.
16. Fragment: “In the middle of the night.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a subject and predicate; it doesn’t tell what happened in the middle of the night.
17. Fragment: “When we went to the zoo.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it leaves the reader wondering what happened when they went to the zoo.
18. Fragment: “The tall building next to the park.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a predicate; it doesn’t tell what the tall building did or what is happening to it.
19. Fragment: “Because of the heavy traffic.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it doesn’t explain what happened because of the heavy traffic.
20. Fragment: “While waiting for the bus.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a subject and a complete predicate; it doesn’t tell what happened while waiting for the bus.

Complete Sentences

21. Sentence: “She opened the door and walked into the room.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“She”) and a predicate (“opened the door and walked into the room”), expressing a complete thought.
22. Sentence: “The flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“flowers in the garden”) and a predicate (“are blooming beautifully”), expressing a complete thought.
23. Sentence: “He decided to take a different route home.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“He”) and a predicate (“decided to take a different route home”), expressing a complete thought.
24. Sentence: “The students will present their projects tomorrow.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“students”) and a predicate (“will present their projects tomorrow”), expressing a complete thought.
25. Sentence: “My parents are coming to visit next week.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“My parents”) and a predicate (“are coming to visit next week”), expressing a complete thought.
26. Sentence: “She has been practicing the piano every day.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“She”) and a predicate (“has been practicing the piano every day”), expressing a complete thought.
27. Sentence: “The movie was both thrilling and emotional.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The movie”) and a predicate (“was both thrilling and emotional”), expressing a complete thought.
28. Sentence: “The children ate their lunch before going to the park.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The children”) and a predicate (“ate their lunch before going to the park”), expressing a complete thought.
29. Sentence: “The dog ran quickly to catch the ball.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The dog”) and a predicate (“ran quickly to catch the ball”), expressing a complete thought.
30. Sentence: “The teacher asked a challenging question.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The teacher”) and a predicate (“asked a challenging question”), expressing a complete thought.

Fragments

31. Fragment: “With great enthusiasm.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a subject and predicate; it doesn’t tell what happened with great enthusiasm.
32. Fragment: “During the summer vacation.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it leaves the reader wondering what happened during the summer vacation.
33. Fragment: “On the way to the store.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a subject and predicate; it doesn’t tell what happened on the way to the store.
34. Fragment: “The woman with the blue hat.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a predicate; it doesn’t tell what the woman with the blue hat did.
35. Fragment: “If we leave now.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it doesn’t explain what will happen if they leave now.
36. Fragment: “In the middle of the conversation.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a subject and predicate; it doesn’t tell what happened in the middle of the conversation.
37. Fragment: “What I want to do this weekend.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it doesn’t explain what the speaker wants to do this weekend.
38. Fragment: “While reading the book.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a subject and complete predicate; it doesn’t tell what happened while reading the book.
39. Fragment: “The interesting topic we discussed.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a predicate; it doesn’t tell what happened with the interesting topic they discussed.
40. Fragment: “Before the end of the day.”
    • Explanation: Lacks a complete thought; it doesn’t explain what happens before the end of the day.

Complete Sentences

41. Sentence: “The artist painted a beautiful landscape.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The artist”) and a predicate (“painted a beautiful landscape”), expressing a complete thought.
42. Sentence: “They went to the beach and enjoyed the sunset.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“They”) and a predicate (“went to the beach and enjoyed the sunset”), expressing a complete thought.
43. Sentence: “The new restaurant has received excellent reviews.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The new restaurant”) and a predicate (“has received excellent reviews”), expressing a complete thought.
44. Sentence: “She completed the marathon despite the weather.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“She”) and a predicate (“completed the marathon despite the weather”), expressing a complete thought.
45. Sentence: “The kids are excited about their upcoming trip.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The kids”) and a predicate (“are excited about their upcoming trip”), expressing a complete thought.
46. Sentence: “The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.”
    • Explanation: Contains a subject (“The chef”) and a predicate (“prepared a delicious meal for the guests”), expressing a complete thought.
47. Sentence: “The lights flickered and then went out.”
    • Explanation: Contains two independent clauses joined by “and” (“The lights flickered” and “then went out”), each with a subject and predicate.
48. Sentence: “He studied hard and passed the exam.”
    • Explanation: Contains two independent clauses joined by “and” (“He studied hard” and “passed the exam”), each with a subject and predicate.
49. Sentence: “They enjoyed the play and had dinner afterwards.”
    • Explanation: Contains two independent clauses joined by “and” (“They enjoyed the play” and “had dinner afterwards”), each with a subject and predicate.
50. Sentence: “The conference will start at 9 AM and end at 5 PM.”
    • Explanation: Contains two independent clauses joined by “and” (“The conference will start at 9 AM” and “end at 5 PM”), each with a subject and predicate.