Sentence or Fragment?

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence 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 or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'He runs.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('He') and a verb ('runs').

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Threw the ball.'

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This is a fragment because it lacks a subject.

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What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

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The purpose of a complete sentence is to convey a clear and complete idea.

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What is the purpose of a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment does not convey a complete idea and often leaves the reader wanting more information.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Watch out!'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a command.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Because Bellamy broke her toe.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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What are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate (verb).

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Can a question be a complete sentence?

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Yes, a question can be a complete sentence if it has a subject and a verb, e.g., 'Are you coming?'