Complete Sentence or Fragment

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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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.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Is 'Kaylee loves puppies and cats.' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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Complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Is 'I go.' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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Fragment.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Is 'Aimy was going.' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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Fragment.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Is 'Johnny sold.' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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Fragment.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Is 'The dog ran away from its owner at the park.' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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Complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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What do you need for a sentence to be complete?

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A subject, a verb, and a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Can a fragment stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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The cat is sleeping.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B