Sentence vs. Fragment

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has 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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Example of a sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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This is a complete thought with a subject (the dog) and a verb (barked).

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Example of a fragment: 'Running down the street.'

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This does not express a complete thought; it lacks a subject.

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What makes a sentence different from a fragment?

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

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'She loves to read.'

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Sentence.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Because it was raining.'

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Fragment.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is the action word in a sentence that tells what the subject is doing.

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Can a fragment be part of a sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a larger sentence but cannot stand alone.