Complete vs Incomplete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject, an action (verb), and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence lacks a subject, an action, or does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The dog barked loudly.

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Example of an incomplete sentence:

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Running in the park.

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What does a subject in a sentence refer to?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What does a verb in a sentence indicate?

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A verb shows the action or state of being in the sentence.

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Why is punctuation important in a complete sentence?

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Punctuation helps to clarify the meaning and indicates the end of a thought.

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Can a sentence be both complete and incomplete?

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No, a sentence cannot be both; it is either complete or incomplete.

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What is the purpose of a complete thought in a sentence?

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A complete thought provides enough information to understand the idea being expressed.

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Identify the subject in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The subject is 'The cat'.