The Mystery of the Missing Lunch

• Fragment = a broken sentence; thought does NOT make sense

• Sentence = a set of words that forms a complete thought

Fragment? Or Sentence?

• The blue chair.

• The big stain on the white carpet.

• Played the guitar.

• My sister’s favorite sport is volleyball.

• My favorite season is fall.

• I like coming to school every day!

• Ran fast to the water fountain.

• The beach towel.

• Barked loudly last night.

• Her baby doll.

• Swam fast to the island.

Types of Sentences

• Statement a sentence that tells something; ends with a ______

• Question a sentence that asks something; ends with a ______

• Command tells or asks someone to do something; ends with a _______

• Exclamation shows strong feeling; ends with an _______

Types of Sentences

• David and Diane like to sit in their recliners and watch television after dinner

• What sport do you like to play• Pour the water into the glass• What is your favorite color• Careful, the stove is hot• This pizza tastes delicious• My car is dirty and needs to be washed

Practice!