Question

Which fragment is made up of a complete subject?

A.blared loudly in the tuba section
B. blasted the notes to the thrill of parade-goers
C.applauded for all of the musicians and their director
D.the loudest musical instruments

Answer 1

Answer: D. The loudest musical instruments.

The fragment 'the loudest musical instruments' is made up of a complete subject because the words are an article (the), adjectives (superlative: loudest, and musical) and a noun (instruments). But it doesn't have a verb to complete the phrase, it's just a fragment. The other fragments A, B and C all have verbs forming predicates, indicating actions of some subjects.

Answer 2

The only completed subject among these that makes up a fragment is the last example - the loudest musical instruments.
The other examples don't have subjects at all.