Sentences & Sentence Fragments - GHMS

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It typically lacks a main clause.

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Identify the characteristics 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 sentence fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb, while a sentence fragment does not.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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"Yesterday when I got off the school bus." is an example of a sentence fragment.

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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 what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Identify the following as a sentence or fragment: 'The big, giant, scary dragon.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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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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Can a sentence fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a sentence fragment cannot be a complete thought; it is incomplete.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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"The dog ran down the street." is an example of a complete sentence.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding the missing subject or verb or by connecting it to a complete sentence.