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: 'What time will the bus be here?'

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This is a sentence.

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Identify the following: 'Made a pretty mask.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the following: 'My left shoe.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the following: 'Barking at the puppies.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the following: 'Went to the movies.'

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This is a fragment.

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What are 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 sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not express a complete thought and may lack either a subject or 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; it is incomplete.