Sentence Fragments vs. Complete Sentences

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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 at least a subject and a verb.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify the following: 'The young man who took our order at Pancho Villa.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Because John broke his toe playing a game of pick-up basketball.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'I wanted to go to school today, but I was too tired.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the following: 'That the salesman was surprised to find in such good shape.'

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Fragment

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.