Sentence or Fragment?

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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 contains 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 typically missing a subject or a verb.

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Identify the main difference between a sentence and a fragment.

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The main difference is that a sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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The kids baked a cake for their friends.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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Once upon a time in a land far, far away.

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How can you identify a fragment in a text?

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Look for groups of words that lack a subject, a verb, or do not express a complete thought.

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What punctuation typically ends a sentence?

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A sentence typically ends with a period, exclamation mark, or question mark.

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Can a fragment be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a larger sentence, often used for emphasis or stylistic purposes.

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What is the role of 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 the role of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.