Sentences vs Fragments

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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. It is not a complete sentence.

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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 includes a subject and a predicate.

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What are the two main parts of a complete sentence?

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The two main parts of a complete sentence are the subject and the predicate.

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Example of a fragment: 'Yesterday when I got off the school bus.' Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?

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This is a fragment.

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Example of a fragment: 'In the afternoon, the birds.' Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?

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This is a fragment.

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Example of a fragment: 'Had dry, bumpy skin on its body.' Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?

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This is a fragment.

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Example of a fragment: 'Yelled and screamed when she saw it.' Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?

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This is a fragment.

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What does a subject in a sentence refer to?

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The subject refers to who or what the sentence is about.

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What does a predicate in a sentence refer to?

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The predicate tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.

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Can a sentence be a fragment?

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No, a sentence cannot be a fragment. A sentence must express a complete thought.