Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence does not express a complete thought and may be missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The dog barks.

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Example of an incomplete sentence:

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Running in the park.

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What does a subject do in a sentence?

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

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What does a verb do in a sentence?

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The verb tells us what the subject is doing.

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Is 'The cat' a complete sentence?

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No, 'The cat' is an incomplete sentence because it does not have a verb.

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Is 'She runs fast.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, 'She runs fast.' is a complete sentence.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a part of a sentence that is not a complete thought.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The teacher reads.'

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The subject is 'The teacher'.