Sentence Fragments

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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. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify the following: 'Once roamed across North America.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'When you were learning to ski last weekend at your neighbor's cottage.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Although you finished all the requirements in just 20 minutes.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Bison were difficult to hunt on foot.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'While normally I would never allow such behavior, I will make an exception this time.'

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Sentence

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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 are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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The two main components are a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what is being said about the subject).

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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 predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.