Sentences vs. Fragments

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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 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 missing either a subject or a verb.

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Identify the type: 'Before school Sandy and James.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type: 'Come on!'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type: 'The sick man had forgotten to take his medicine.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type: 'Parents pull into the school too quickly.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type: 'Practices every day for the competition.'

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Fragment

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What is the main difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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The main difference is that a sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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Can a fragment be a question?

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Yes, a fragment can be a question if it does not contain a subject and a verb to form a complete thought.

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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The dog barked loudly.