A.  Determine if each group of words is a complete sentence by finding the subject and the verb and deciding if it expresses a complete thought.

B.  If it is not a complete sentence, determine what is missing.

C.  Check your answer and the explanation (s = sentence; v = verb): click and drag the mouse cursor over the ">>>   <<<" prompts below the sentence; the correct answers will be highlighted between the arrows.

1. The digital camera in the drawer belongs to the man in the black suit.
answer >>>    Sentence    <<<
explanation >>>S=camera, V=belongs, Complete=YES<<<

2. Are you going to the movies with us?
answer >>>    Sentence    <<<
explanation >>>S=you, V=are going, Complete=YES<<<

3. Because the movies are fun!
answer >>>NOT a sentence<<<
explanation >>>S=movies, V=are, Complete=NO<<<

4. Running in the track meet after school.
answer >>>NOT a sentence<<<
explanation >>>S=NO, V=running, Complete=NO<<<

5. Mike danced for joy.
answer >>>    Sentence    <<<
explanation >>>S=Mike, V=danced, Complete=YES<<<

6. To mow the lawn on a hot July day.
answer >>>NOT a Sentence<<<
explanation >>>S=NO, V=mow, Complete=NO<<<

7. I mow lawns all summer.
answer >>>    Sentence    <<<
explanation >>>S=I, V=mow, Complete=YES<<<

8. For example, Mr. Smith's lawn and Mrs. Ray's.
answer >>>NOT a Sentence<<<
explanation >>>S=NO, V=NO, Complete=NO<<<

9. And crept down the stairs looking for his sister.
answer >>>NOT a Sentence<<<
explanation >>>S=NO, V=crept, Complete=NO<<<

10. This is the last one.
answer >>>    Sentence    <<<
explanation >>>S=This, V=is, Complete=YES<<<

So, how did you do?  Are you ready to move on to the next topic? 

If so, let's talk about combining sentences using commas and conjunctions.

If not, review these Sentence Resources.