Sentences and Fragments

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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 cat is sleeping.'

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This is a complete thought with a subject (the cat) and a verb (is sleeping).

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Example of a fragment: 'Running in the park.'

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

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How can you identify a sentence?

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A sentence can be identified by checking if it has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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How can you identify a fragment?

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A fragment can be identified if it lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a sentence?

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The purpose of a sentence is to convey a complete idea or message.

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What is the purpose of a fragment?

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The purpose of a fragment is often to provide additional information, but it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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Can a fragment be part of a sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a sentence when it adds extra information, but it cannot stand alone.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'She loves to read books.'

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This sentence has a subject (She) and a verb (loves) and expresses a complete thought.