Sentence 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 contains a subject and a verb.

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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 and is missing either a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify this: 'Watch out!'

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Sentence

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Identify this: 'When you were learning to ski last weekend at your neighbor's cottage.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'Surely, I must be almost finished with this quiz.'

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Sentence

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Identify this: 'While running errands with my mom on Saturday.'

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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 a complete thought?

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

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'I love to read books.'

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'Because I was tired.'