Which word group is a sentence fragment?
A- Waiting patiently in the lobby was a small boy.
B- Construction paper, scissors, and paintbrushes in a pile on the table.
C- On the front door was pinned a note.
D- Stop!
My guess is B.
Correct.
Thank you
To identify which word group is a sentence fragment, we need to understand what a sentence fragment is. A sentence fragment is a group of words that is punctuated like a sentence but does not express a complete thought on its own.
Let's analyze each word group to determine if it is a sentence fragment:
A- Waiting patiently in the lobby was a small boy.
This word group is a complete sentence because it contains both a subject (a small boy) and a predicate (Waiting patiently in the lobby). So, it is not a sentence fragment.
B- Construction paper, scissors, and paintbrushes in a pile on the table.
You correctly guessed that this is a sentence fragment. Although it contains a list of items, it does not express a complete thought or have a subject and a predicate. Therefore, this word group is a sentence fragment.
C- On the front door was pinned a note.
This word group is a complete sentence because it contains a subject (a note) and a predicate (On the front door was pinned). So, it is not a sentence fragment.
D- Stop!
This word group might seem incomplete as it lacks a subject, but it is a complete sentence because it can be understood as an imperative sentence, where the subject is implied (you). Therefore, it is not a sentence fragment.
In conclusion, your guess was correct. The word group B- "Construction paper, scissors, and paintbrushes in a pile on the table." is a sentence fragment.