Complete and Incomplete Sentences

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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 an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence does not express a complete thought and may be missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The cat is sleeping.

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Example of an incomplete sentence:

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The cat.

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What does a subject do in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What does a verb do in a sentence?

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The verb tells us what the subject is doing.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, a complete sentence must have a subject.

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Can a sentence be complete without a verb?

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No, a complete sentence must have a verb.

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Identify if this is complete or incomplete: 'The dog.'

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Incomplete.

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Identify if this is complete or incomplete: 'The dog barks.'

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Complete.