Sentence Fragments vs. Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least 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 the following: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the following: 'Running through the park.'

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Fragment

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

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

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Example of a complete sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Complete Sentence

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Example of a fragment: 'When we went to the store.'

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Fragment

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Identify the following: 'Because it was raining.'

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Fragment