Sentence or Fragment?

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is typically missing a subject or a verb.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The verb is 'runs'.

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What punctuation mark typically ends a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence typically ends with a period (.), exclamation mark (!), or question mark (?).

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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An example of a fragment is: 'Because I was late.'

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb is the part of the sentence that expresses action or being.

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Can a fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a fragment cannot be a complete thought; it lacks the necessary components to stand alone.