Sentence and Fragment Flashcard

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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:

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Kim borrowed two library books.

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Example of a fragment:

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Orders a burger and fries.

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What does a complete thought mean?

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A complete thought means that the sentence can stand alone and makes sense by itself.

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Identify the type: 'It is'

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Fragment.

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Identify the type: 'Listened to the radio.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the type: 'Read all summer long.'

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Fragment.

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What is the main 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, a fragment can be part of a larger sentence but cannot stand alone.