Sentence 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 contains a subject and a predicate.

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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 and is missing either a subject or a predicate.

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

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Fragment

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Identify the type: 'While normally I would never allow such behavior, I will make an exception this time.'

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Sentence

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Identify the type: 'When you were learning to ski last weekend at your neighbor's cottage.'

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Fragment

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

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Fragment

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

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Fragment

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What is the main 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, a fragment can be part of a larger sentence when combined with a complete thought.

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What punctuation typically ends a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence typically ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.