Simple 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, a verb, or both.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The elf is wrapping all the presents in a maniacal manner.'

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The subject is 'The elf'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'A tradition that some people have for Christmas is to go to church.'

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The verb is 'is'.

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What is the main difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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The main difference is that a complete sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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Example: 'The dog barked loudly at the mailman.'

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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Example: 'Running through the park.'

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What punctuation mark typically ends a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence typically ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

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Can a fragment be part of a complete sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a complete sentence if it is connected to a complete thought.

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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.