Sentences VS. Fragments

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What should complete sentences always have?

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A capital letter and a punctuation mark.

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What is a sentence?

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A complete thought that has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a fragment?

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An incomplete thought that is missing a subject or a predicate.

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Is 'The Acadians were better known as Cajuns.' a sentence or a fragment?

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Sentence.

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Is 'had a rich heritage of songs and stories' a sentence or a fragment?

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Fragment.

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What does a complete sentence express?

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A complete idea or thought.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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To indicate the end of a thought and to clarify meaning.

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Can a fragment stand alone as a complete sentence?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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Cajun traditions and other elements created a gumbo of folklore.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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Running through the park.