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 following: 'The umpire behind the plate.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the following: 'My brother will play center field for the first game.'

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This is a sentence.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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'Screamed over the fence.' is an example of a fragment.

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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'The count went to 1-2 after the pitcher threw a ball.' is an example of a complete sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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Can a fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a fragment cannot be a complete thought.