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. It has a subject and a verb.

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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. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence: 'I have always admired people who have the courage to sing on stage.'

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This is a complete thought and is a sentence.

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Example of a fragment: 'Some pink flowers.'

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This does not express a complete thought and is a fragment.

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What punctuation mark usually ends a sentence?

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A sentence usually ends with a period (.), a question mark (?), or an exclamation mark (!).

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Can a sentence be a question?

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Yes, a sentence can be a question if it asks something and ends with a question mark.

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What is the main purpose of a sentence?

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The main purpose of a sentence is to convey a complete idea or thought.

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How can you tell if a group of words is a sentence?

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If it has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought, it is a sentence.

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What is an example of a question sentence?

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'Will you please cook dinner?' is an example of a question sentence.

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What is an example of an exclamatory sentence?

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'What a beautiful day!' is an example of an exclamatory sentence.