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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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 subject in the sentence: 'The dog barks.'

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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The verb is 'sleeps.'

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What does it mean to express a complete thought?

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To express a complete thought means to convey a clear idea that makes sense on its own.

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Is 'Running fast' a complete sentence?

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No, 'Running fast' is a fragment because it does not have a subject.

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Is 'She loves ice cream.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb and expresses a full idea, while a fragment does not.

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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'The sun is shining.'

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Give an example of a sentence fragment.

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'When we went to the park.'