Define These Sentence Fragmentation Clause Flashcards

Has a subject and a predicate that expresses a complete thought

Must contain a noun or pronoun

Must contain a verb

A part of a sentence that can stand on its own because it is a complete sentence

Two independent clauses together in one sentence without pinctuation or conjunctions

Is his/her reason for or intent in writing. It may be bo entertain, persuade or inform the reader

The main point or underlying direction of a piece of writing: it makes the reader as a question that can be answered by reading more or helps the reader understand the author's purpose for writing

Additional information that explains, defines or proves the main idea

Nonfiction writing, written with the intention of infporming the reader about a specific topic

Not a sentence because it is missing a subject or predicate and not a complete thought