Complete Sentences

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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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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: 'She ran to the mailbox.'

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This sentence is complete because it has a subject ('She') and a verb ('ran').

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Example of an incomplete sentence: 'The dog yellow.'

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This sentence is incomplete because it is missing a verb.

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What does the word 'subject' mean in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What does the word 'verb' mean in a sentence?

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A verb is an action word that describes what the subject is doing.

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Is 'He sad.' a complete sentence?

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No, it is incomplete because it is missing a verb.

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Is 'Our school is the best!' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is complete because it has a subject ('Our school') and a verb ('is').

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What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

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The purpose of a complete sentence is to convey a clear and complete thought.

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Can a question be a complete sentence?

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Yes, questions can be complete sentences if they have a subject and a verb.