Sentences vs 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 and has both a subject and a predicate.

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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 missing either a subject or a predicate.

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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 down the street.

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What does a complete sentence need?

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A complete sentence needs a subject and a predicate.

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What is a subject in 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 a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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Identify the fragment: 'After the rain stopped.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the sentence: 'She loves to read books.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject (She) and a predicate (loves to read books).

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What is missing in the fragment: 'The cat on the roof.'

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This fragment is missing a verb (predicate).