Fragments and Complete Sentences

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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 not a complete sentence.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'Esi, Zara, and Angel are reading the same book.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject (Esi, Zara, and Angel) and a verb (are reading).

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How can you turn the fragment 'Lost my keys' into a complete sentence?

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You can turn it into a complete sentence by adding a subject: 'I lost my keys.'

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Identify the complete sentence: 'Hazel, Chloe, and Analeigh turned it in early.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject (Hazel, Chloe, and Analeigh) and a verb (turned in).

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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 complete thought clearly and effectively.

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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The tree outside ____.'

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The tree outside lost all its leaves.

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What makes 'Her shoes are untied' a complete sentence?

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It has a subject (Her shoes) and a verb (are), expressing a complete thought.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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An example of a fragment is 'Running down the street.' It does not tell who is running.

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How can you identify a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment often lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.