100 Examples of Sentence Fragments and Fixes

No.	Item	Definition
1.	A little too late.	Phrase lacking sentence structure.
2.	A very strange idea.	Noun phrase as fragment.
3.	Across the room.	Prepositional phrase standing alone.
4.	After all that.	Phrase missing complete thought.
5.	After the movie ended.	Time clause lacking main idea.
6.	Although she tried hard.	Incomplete thought needing completion.
7.	As a result of the storm.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
8.	As if nothing happened.	Clause fragment.
9.	As soon as possible.	Phrase lacking subject and verb.
10.	At the very least.	Prepositional phrase standing alone.
11.	Because I was late.	Dependent clause standing alone.
12.	Before we left.	Introductory clause without sentence.
13.	Beyond repair.	Adjective phrase fragment.
14.	By the end of the day.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
15.	During the meeting.	Time phrase as fragment.
16.	Especially on weekends.	Adverbial phrase fragment.
17.	Even though it hurt.	Subordinate clause used alone.
18.	Far from perfect.	Adjective phrase fragment.
19.	For example.	Transition fragment, not sentence.
20.	For no apparent reason.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
21.	Hoping for better weather.	Participial fragment.
22.	I need it as soon as possible.	Turn phrase into sentence.
23.	If necessary.	Conditional phrase fragment.
24.	If only for a moment.	Phrase fragment.
25.	If you need help.	Conditional clause used alone.
26.	In no time.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
27.	In the middle of nowhere.	Prepositional phrase standing alone.
28.	Incredibly frustrating.	Adjective phrase without subject.
29.	It is such a pity.	Add subject and linking verb.
30.	It was a very strange idea.	Add subject and verb.
31.	It was probably not enough.	Expand into complete sentence.
32.	Just around the corner.	Phrase lacking finite verb.
33.	Just my luck.	Elliptical fragment.
34.	Keeping to myself.	Fragment with participle phrase.
35.	Knowing the risks.	Fragment with participle phrase.
36.	Left without warning.	Fragment missing a subject.
37.	Like a dream.	Comparison phrase used alone.
38.	Like it never happened.	Fragment with dependent phrase.
39.	Looking for answers.	Fragment with participle phrase.
40.	Made of solid oak.	Fragment missing a subject.
41.	More than enough.	Comparative phrase used alone.
42.	More trouble than expected.	Fragment lacking a verb.
43.	Much too expensive.	Fragment lacking a verb.
44.	Near the station.	Location phrase lacking clause.
45.	Neither here nor there.	Fragment used as a phrase.
46.	No problem.	Minor sentence fragment.
47.	No way.	Informal fragment, not full sentence.
48.	Not a chance.	Elliptical fragment.
49.	Not for long.	Fragment lacking a verb.
50.	Not until tomorrow.	Time phrase fragment.
51.	Nowhere to hide.	Fragment with infinitive phrase.
52.	Of all the nerve.	Exclamatory fragment.
53.	On the other hand.	Transitional fragment phrase.
54.	Once the guests arrived.	Dependent clause lacking main clause.
55.	Only if you insist.	Dependent-clause fragment.
56.	Out of sight.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
57.	Over my dead body.	Exclamatory fragment.
58.	Over the horizon.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
59.	Over the weekend.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
60.	Owing to bad weather.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
61.	Probably not.	Minor fragment missing full structure.
62.	Quite a surprise.	Noun phrase fragment.
63.	Rather than complain.	Subordinator phrase fragment.
64.	Ready for anything.	Adjective phrase without subject.
65.	Running down the street.	Participial phrase used alone.
66.	She looked across the room.	Add subject and verb.
67.	She was ready for anything.	Complete adjective phrase.
68.	She was running down the street.	Add subject and helping verb.
69.	Since he apologized.	Subordinate clause missing result.
70.	So much noise.	Noun phrase fragment.
71.	Still not enough.	Phrase lacking full clause.
72.	Such a pity.	Noun phrase fragment.
73.	That he never called.	Noun clause standing alone.
74.	The best option.	Noun phrase lacking predicate.
75.	The man by the window.	Noun phrase fragment.
76.	The one in blue.	Noun phrase fragment.
77.	The reason for the delay.	Noun phrase fragment.
78.	Though not impossible.	Clause fragment.
79.	To be perfectly honest.	Introductory infinitive fragment.
80.	To get there on time.	Infinitive phrase used alone.
81.	To make matters worse.	Introductory infinitive fragment.
82.	Too little, too late.	Phrase fragment.
83.	Under heavy pressure.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
84.	Under the old bridge.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
85.	Unless you object.	Incomplete conditional statement.
86.	Until further notice.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
87.	What a mess.	Exclamatory fragment without verb.
88.	What a relief.	Exclamatory fragment.
89.	What he meant.	Noun clause fragment.
90.	When the rain stopped.	Subordinate clause without main clause.
91.	Whenever you’re ready.	Dependent clause used alone.
92.	Where the road ends.	Clause fragment lacking main clause.
93.	Whether we agree or not.	Clause fragment missing completion.
94.	Which was surprising.	Relative clause as fragment.
95.	While the baby slept.	Dependent clause as fragment.
96.	Who could blame her.	Question fragment without completion.
97.	Who wanted more coffee.	Relative clause lacking main clause.
98.	Whoever said that.	Clause fragment lacking predicate.
99.	Without a second thought.	Prepositional phrase fragment.
100.	Without any warning.	Prepositional phrase fragment.