Sentence Surgery Worksheet
Sentence Surgery
Grammar Clinic • Complete Sentence Builder
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CASE FILE #01 Target Phrase: "the boy hot"
The Broken Fragment
the boy hot
- No Capital: First letter "t" must be capitalized.
- Missing Verb: "Hot" is an adjective, not a verb!
- No Punctuation: Missing a period at the end.
The Healthy Sentence
The boy is hot.
- Subject: "The boy" (who the sentence is about).
- Linking Verb: "is" connects the subject to "hot".
- Predicate: "hot" describes how he feels/is.
1 Capital Starter
Always capitalize the first letter of the first word.
2 Heartbeat Verb
Every sentence needs a verb (action or linking: is, was, feels).
3 End Mark
Seal every complete thought with a period, question, or mark.
Part A: Linking Verb Prescription
Choose from: is • are • was • feels
An adjective needs a linking verb to connect to the subject. Fill in the best linking verb to complete each sentence.
1. The boy hot after running in the summer sun. (singular / present)
2. Yesterday, the tea too hot to drink. (singular / past)
3. Both of the runners very hot and thirsty. (plural / present)
Part B: Sentence Surgery (Fix 3 Broken Fragments)
Add Capital + Verb + Period
Diagnose each broken phrase below. On the line provided, rewrite it as a correct, complete sentence.
1. Broken: the water cold Hint: Add linking verb "is"
2. Broken: the puppy sleepy Hint: Add linking verb "is" or "feels"
Sentence Surgery • Case File #01 Turn page for Advanced Surgery & Expansion →
The Operating Room
Independent Rewriting & Sentence Expansion
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Part C: Full Sentence Surgery
Rewrite each fragment into a complete sentence
Each patient below is missing its vital signs. Perform surgery by rewriting the phrase correctly with a capital letter, an appropriate verb, and ending punctuation.
1. Patient: the pizza ready Add: Capital + Verb + Period
2. Patient: my sister very tired Add: Capital + Verb + Period
3. Patient: the classroom noisy Add: Capital + Verb + Period
Part D: Sentence Upgrade Lab
Make "The boy is hot" even better!
Once you know the basic fix ("The boy is hot."), stretch your writing skills! Write three different complete sentences based on the prompt cards below.
A Add a Reason (use the connecting word "because"):
B Replace "is" with a sensory verb (such as feels, sweats, glows):
C Add a Time or Place detail (e.g., at recess, during July, after basketball):
Final Doctor's Self-Check
Check each box before handing in
Capital letter at start
Complete subject
Active / linking verb
End mark (. ? !)
