Sentence Fragments

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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. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify the following: 'While running errands with my mom on Saturday.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Now, more than thirty thousand.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Whenever my teacher calls on me during class.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Even though I never forgave her after that incident at the Halloween party.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Although you finished all the requirements in just 20 minutes.'

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Fragment

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What makes a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'I went to the store.' What makes it complete?

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It has a subject ('I') and a verb ('went') and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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Can a fragment be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, fragments can be dependent clauses that are part of a larger sentence.