Complete vs Incomplete Sentences

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What does a complete sentence need to have?

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A complete sentence needs to have a subject, an action, and a complete thought.

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Is the sentence 'Sent us a postcard.' complete or incomplete?

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The sentence 'Sent us a postcard.' is incomplete.

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Is the sentence 'Was hungry at lunchtime.' complete or incomplete?

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The sentence 'Was hungry at lunchtime.' is incomplete.

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Is the sentence 'Jason Reynolds wrote a book.' complete or incomplete?

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The sentence 'Jason Reynolds wrote a book.' is complete.

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Is the sentence 'Introduced to the guest.' complete or incomplete?

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The sentence 'Introduced to the guest.' is incomplete.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is an action in a sentence?

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An action is a verb that describes what the subject is doing.

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What is a complete thought?

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A complete thought expresses a full idea and can stand alone as a sentence.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, a sentence cannot be complete without a subject.

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Can a sentence be complete without an action?

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No, a sentence cannot be complete without an action.