Sentence & 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: 'The singing bird sat on a branch.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'Signing bird.'

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Fragment

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What are the two main components of a sentence?

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The two main components of a sentence are the subject and the predicate.

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the purpose of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate of a sentence tells us what the subject does or is.

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Can a fragment stand alone as a complete sentence?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence.

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Example: 'The bright lamp is on the table.'

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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Example: 'His train set.'