Complete Sentence or Fragment?

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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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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that does not express a complete thought.

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Identify whether the following is a sentence or a fragment: 'Running through the park.'

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Fragment

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Identify whether the following is a sentence or a fragment: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Sentence

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What are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate (verb).

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How can you identify a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment often lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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Example: 'Because I was late.'

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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Example: 'I arrived at the meeting on time.'

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What is the purpose of identifying fragments in writing?

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Identifying fragments helps improve clarity and coherence in writing.

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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 missing essential components.