Sentence Vs. 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.

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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.

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Example of a complete thought: 'The dog barks.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Example of a fragment: 'Running in the park.'

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This is not a complete sentence.

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What does it mean to complete a sentence?

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To add words that make it express a complete thought.

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Identify the sentence: 'The sun is shining.' or 'Shining brightly.'

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'The sun is shining.' is a sentence.

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Identify the fragment: 'The cat on the roof.' or 'The cat is on the roof.'

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'The cat on the roof.' is a fragment.

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What is the purpose of a sentence?

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To convey a complete idea or thought.

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What is the purpose of a fragment?

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Fragments do not convey a complete idea and often leave the reader confused.

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Choose the correct sentence: 'I like ice cream.' or 'Like ice cream.'

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'I like ice cream.' is a complete sentence.