Sentence or Fragment?

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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 sun is shining.

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Example of a fragment:

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Running in the park.

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How can you tell if it's a sentence?

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If it has a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own, it's a sentence.

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How can you tell if it's a fragment?

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If it lacks a subject or a verb or does not make sense on its own, it's a fragment.

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What is the subject of 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 the verb of a sentence?

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The verb is the action word in the sentence that tells what the subject is doing.

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Can a sentence be a question?

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Yes, a sentence can be a question if it asks something and has a subject and a verb.

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Can a fragment be fixed?

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Yes, a fragment can be fixed by adding the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.