Sentence Structure

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a predicate.

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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 predicate.

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What are the two main parts of a complete sentence?

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Subject and 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 an incomplete sentence.

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When the sun sets.

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What does the subject of a sentence do?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What does the predicate of a sentence do?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, a complete sentence must have a subject.

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Can a sentence be complete without a predicate?

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No, a complete sentence must have a predicate.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.