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 main difference between a sentence and a fragment.

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The main difference is that a sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is: 'The blue sweater is my favorite.'

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What is an example of a fragment?

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An example of a fragment is: 'Reading books.'

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What punctuation typically ends a sentence?

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A sentence typically ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

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Can a fragment be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a larger sentence, but it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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How can you identify a fragment in writing?

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You can identify a fragment by looking for a group of words that lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.