Simple Sentence or Fragment?

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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 predicate.

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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 if the following is a complete sentence or a fragment: 'rolling swiftly down the hill at top speed.'

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Fragment.

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Identify if the following is a complete sentence or a fragment: 'The elf is wrapping all the presents in a maniacal manner.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify if the following is a complete sentence or a fragment: 'doesn't grow here in the south.'

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Fragment.

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What are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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A subject and a predicate.

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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The dog barked loudly.

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Give an example of a fragment.

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After the rain stopped.

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How can you turn a fragment into a complete sentence?

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By adding a subject or a verb to express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of identifying complete sentences and fragments?

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To improve writing clarity and ensure that ideas are communicated effectively.