Fragments and Sentences

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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: 'Yesterday when I got off the school bus.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the following: 'Took it home to show my brother.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the following: 'My brother wasn't home from school yet.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'Do you think my mother will let me keep the little brown toad?'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'Sheila was mad and she ran off.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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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 fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought and may lack a subject or verb, while a complete sentence expresses a full idea and includes both a subject and a verb.

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Can a sentence be a question?

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Yes, a sentence can be a question if it is structured to ask something and includes a subject and a verb.