Sentence vs. Fragment Flashcard

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'Jumping over the fence.' or 'The cow jumps over the moon.'

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The cow jumps over the moon.

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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.

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Identify the fragment: 'The dog barked loudly.' or 'Running around the yard.'

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Running around the yard.

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What makes a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence needs a subject and a verb.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'Although it was raining.' or 'It was raining outside.'

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It was raining outside.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is an action word that tells what the subject does.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'The flowers in the garden are blooming.' or 'Blooming in the garden.'

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The flowers in the garden are blooming.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'Running around the yard.' is a sentence fragment.