Sentence & Fragments

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has 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 often missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence:

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His train set is under the bed.

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Example of a fragment:

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By the door.

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What does a complete thought mean?

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A complete thought means that the sentence can stand alone and makes sense on its own.

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Identify the type: 'The singing bird sat on a branch.'

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Sentence

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Identify the type: 'Signing bird.'

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Fragment

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What is the main purpose of a sentence?

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The main purpose of a sentence is to convey a complete idea or message.

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What is the main purpose of a fragment?

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The main purpose of a fragment is often to provide additional information but it cannot stand alone.

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Identify the type: 'Her shoes are by the door.'

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