Sentences and 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 and 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 and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence: 'I have four friends who live in Florida.'

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This is a complete thought with a subject ('I') and a verb ('have').

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Example of a fragment: 'Walking down the road.'

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This does not express a complete thought; it lacks a subject and a verb.

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What makes a sentence complete?

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A complete sentence must have at least a subject and a verb.

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Can a fragment be a complete sentence?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the fragment: 'During the long, tiring walk home.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the sentence: 'My mom is the best cook.'

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This is a complete sentence with a subject ('My mom') and a verb ('is').

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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

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Can a fragment be part of a sentence?

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Yes, fragments can be used as part of a larger sentence.