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 and contains 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 and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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Identify this: 'I really think it will be the best school year ever!'

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This is a sentence.

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Identify this: 'The cat jumped.'

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This is a sentence.

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Identify this: 'My mom is the best cook.'

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This is a sentence.

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Identify this: 'I have four friends who live in Florida.'

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This is a sentence.

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Identify this: 'Because I was late.'

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This is a fragment.

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What do sentences always contain?

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Sentences always contain a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of a sentence?

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

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Can a fragment stand alone as a complete thought?

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