Sentence Repair Worksheet
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Sentence Repair Practice
Part 1: Complete Sentences vs. Fragments
Key Rules to Remember:
Complete Sentence: Has both a Subject (who/what) and a Predicate (the action).
Sentence Fragment: An incomplete thought missing either a subject, a predicate, or both.
DIRECTIONS: Determine if each phrase is complete or a fragment. If it is a fragment, rewrite it on the 2 lines below to make it a complete sentence.
The sneaky brown raccoon climbed into the garbage can.
Identify:
Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
Splashed cold water all over the clean kitchen floor.
Identify:
Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite as a complete sentence:
My older brother and his best friend from school.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite as a complete sentence:
Bright lightning flashed across the dark night sky.
Identify:
Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
Sentence Repair • Subject & Predicate Practice Go to Page 2 →
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Subject Sleuths
Part 2: Supplying Missing Subjects
Focus Tip: A fragment often leaves out the Subject (who or what did the action). When rewriting, add a clear noun or naming part!
DIRECTIONS: Determine if each item is complete or a fragment. If it is a fragment, add a subject and rewrite it across the 2 lines below.
Galloped swiftly through the muddy green meadow.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite with a new subject:
Three fluffy ducklings waddled toward the quiet pond.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
Discovered a mysterious wooden chest behind the bookshelf.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite with a new subject:
The clever detective examined every tiny footprint in the mud.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
Sentence Repair • Subject Focus Go to Page 3 →
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Action Detectives
Part 3: Supplying Missing Predicates
Focus Tip: A fragment often has a subject but lacks the Predicate (the verb and action). When rewriting, tell what happened!
DIRECTIONS: Determine if each item is complete or a fragment. If it is a fragment, add a predicate and rewrite it across the 2 lines below.
The brave firefighter wearing the heavy yellow helmet.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite with a complete predicate:
A flock of noisy seagulls circled above the sandy beach.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
The shiny red sports car parked in the driveway.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite with a complete predicate:
Grandpa baked warm blueberry muffins for Sunday breakfast.
Identify:
Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
Sentence Repair • Predicate Focus Go to Page 4 →
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Sentence Clinic
Part 4: Diagnosis & Precision Repair
Doctor's Order: Diagnose if the sentence is complete or broken. If broken, specify what is missing (Subject or Predicate) and cure it on the 2 lines below!
Carefully carried the fragile glass bowl across the room.
Complete
Fragment
Missing:
Subject
Predicate
Rewrite as a healthy complete sentence:
The buzzing honeybee gathered sweet nectar from the flower.
Complete
Fragment
Missing:
Subject
Predicate
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
Our energetic science teacher with a tray of test tubes.
Complete
Fragment
Missing:
Subject
Predicate
Rewrite as a healthy complete sentence:
Chewed happily on a rubber bone under the dining table.
Complete
Fragment
Missing:
Subject
Predicate
Rewrite as a healthy complete sentence:
Sentence Repair • Diagnosis Clinic Go to Page 5 →
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Master Editor Studio
Part 5: Advanced Editing & Independent Writing
The silent gray owl perched on the highest oak branch.
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Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite if fragment (leave blank if complete):
Raced down the steep sidewalk on two shiny roller skates.
Identify:
Complete Sentence
Sentence Fragment
Rewrite as a complete sentence:
Independent Studio: Build Your Own Sentences
Application
Write two original, complete sentences. In each sentence, circle the subject and draw a box around the predicate.
Sentence A:
Sentence B:
Author Self-Check Checklist:
Started every sentence with a capital letter
Included a clear naming part (subject)
Included a clear action part (predicate)
Ended every sentence with correct punctuation
Master Editor Studio • Complete Sentence Mastery Worksheet Complete!
