Sentences and Fragments

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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 not a complete sentence.

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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 a subject and a verb.

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Example of a fragment: 'The wind across the sand.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'Orville and Wilbur Wright were serious about flying.'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is the main difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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

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Identify if the following is a fragment or a sentence: 'Three days later, Orville flew the plane.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify if the following is a fragment or a sentence: 'On the same day, December 17th.'

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This is a fragment.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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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 usually ends with a question mark.