Sentences & 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. It 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. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Example of a sentence:

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The dog barked loudly.

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Example of a fragment:

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Running in the park.

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How can you tell if something is a sentence?

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If it has a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own, it is a sentence.

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How can you tell if something is a fragment?

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If it does not have a complete thought or is missing a subject or verb, it is a fragment.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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

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What is the verb of a sentence?

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The verb is the action word in the sentence that tells what the subject is doing.

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Can a fragment be a complete sentence?

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

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What is an example of a complete thought?

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The cat slept on the mat.