Complete Sentence/Sentence 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 sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject, a verb, or both.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'His dog barked for three hours.' What makes it complete?

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It has a subject ('His dog') and a verb ('barked'), expressing a complete thought.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'A politician and a lawyer.' Why is it a fragment?

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It lacks a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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

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

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Identify the complete sentence: 'Over the fence she threw the plastic ball.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('she') and a verb ('threw').

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Identify the sentence fragment: 'The aging queen and her son.'

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This is a fragment because it lacks a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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What is 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 a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Can a complete sentence be a question?

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Yes, a complete sentence can be a question if it has a subject and a verb, e.g., 'Where are you going?'