Sentences + 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. It 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. It is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a sentence:

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The cat is sleeping.

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Example of a fragment:

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Because I was tired.

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What does a complete sentence need?

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A complete sentence needs a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (what the subject is doing).

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Identify the sentence: 'The dog barks.' or 'Running fast.'

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The dog barks.

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Identify the fragment: 'She enjoys reading.' or 'When it rains.'

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When it rains.

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True or False: 'I like ice cream.' is a sentence.

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True

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True or False: 'After the movie.' is a fragment.

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True

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

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