What is a sentence?
Sentences and Fragments

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5th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a fragment?
Back
A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often missing a subject or a verb.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a sentence: 'I have four friends who live in Florida.'
Back
This is a complete thought with a subject ('I') and a verb ('have').
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a fragment: 'Walking down the road.'
Back
This does not express a complete thought; it lacks a subject and a verb.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What makes a sentence complete?
Back
A complete sentence must have at least a subject and a verb.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can a fragment be a complete sentence?
Back
No, a fragment cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the fragment: 'During the long, tiring walk home.'
Back
This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.
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