Worksheet: Identifying Sentences and Fragments

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully and determine whether it is a complete sentence (S) or a sentence fragment (F). Write your answer in the space provided.

1. The cat sat on the mat. Answer: S

2. Running through the park. Answer: F

3. My favorite color is blue. Answer: S

4. After finishing his homework. Answer: F

5. The students studied for the test. Answer: S

6. Jumping over the fence. Answer: F

7. She played the piano beautifully. Answer: S

8. In the morning, before school. Answer: F

9. The dog barked loudly. Answer: S

10. Eating ice cream on a hot day. Answer: F

11. We went to the beach last summer. Answer: S

12. Walking to school every day. Answer: F

13. The book on the shelf. Answer: F

14. Sarah and Emily went shopping. Answer: S

15. Playing soccer in the park. Answer: F

16. The car broke down on the highway. Answer: S

17. After school, we went to the movies. Answer: S

18. Climbing the mountain was challenging. Answer: F

19. The teacher explained the lesson clearly. Answer: S

20. Eating pizza for dinner. Answer: F

21. The sun sets in the west. Answer: S

22. Riding a bike to school. Answer: F

23. The baby cried all night. Answer: S

24. Before going to bed. Answer: F

25. The flowers bloomed in the spring. Answer: S

26. Singing in the choir. Answer: F

27. The boy ran to catch the bus. Answer: S

28. Playing video games with friends. Answer: F

29. The rain poured heavily. Answer: S

30. Sleeping under the stars. Answer: F