Fragments and Sentences

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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 key components of a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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Can a sentence be complete if it lacks a subject?

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No, a complete sentence must have both a subject and a verb.

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Can a sentence be complete if it lacks a verb?

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No, a complete sentence must have both a subject and a verb.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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"I will go to the store." is an example of a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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"The book on the table." is an example of a fragment.

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How can you identify a fragment in writing?

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A fragment can often be identified by its inability to stand alone as a complete thought.

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What punctuation typically ends a complete sentence?

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