Sentences vs Fragments

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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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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is typically missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify the following as a complete sentence or fragment: 'Yesterday when I got off the school bus.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the following as a complete sentence or fragment: 'Robert has a new red.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the following as a complete sentence or fragment: 'John smiled.'

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Complete sentence.

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Which of the following is a complete sentence: 'Wendell followed Mona inside the bin.' or 'Living in the city'?

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'Wendell followed Mona inside the bin.' is a complete sentence.

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What are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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A subject and a verb.

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Can a sentence be a question?

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Yes, a sentence can be a question if it asks something and has the appropriate structure.

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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 thought.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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'Running through the park.' is an example of a fragment.