Fragment or Sentence

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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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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Identify the following: 'Had dry, bumpy skin on its body.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Shelia said, “I don't want to see that ugly toad!”'

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Sentence

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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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Provide an example of a fragment.

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'Hopped out of the backpack and began jumping around the living room floor.'

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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'The dog barked loudly at the stranger.'

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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 verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.