Sentences and 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 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 are the components of a complete sentence?

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

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Can a fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a fragment cannot be a complete thought; it lacks the necessary components to stand alone.

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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'The cat sat on the mat.'

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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'When we went to the store.'

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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.

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How can you identify a fragment in writing?

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A fragment can often be identified by looking for incomplete thoughts, missing subjects or verbs, or phrases that do not stand alone.