Sentences and 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 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 missing either a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence: 'The cat is gray.'

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This is a complete thought with a subject ('The cat') and a verb ('is').

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Example of a fragment: 'The note.'

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This does not express a complete thought; it lacks a verb.

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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 can stand alone.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Put your shoes away.'

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This is a sentence because it gives a command and has a subject and a verb.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'She left.'

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This is a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Turn off the stove when you leave the house, please.'

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This is a sentence because it provides a complete instruction.

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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.