Fragments

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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. It is not a complete sentence.

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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 has at least a subject and a verb.

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Example of a fragment:

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Gave me a blue writing folder.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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I am using my old backpack.

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How can you identify a fragment?

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A fragment often lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

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The purpose of a complete sentence is to convey a clear and complete idea.

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Identify this: 'Typed it on the computer.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'We will write stories together.'

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Sentence

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What do you need to make a complete sentence?

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You need a subject and a verb to make a complete sentence.

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Can a fragment stand alone?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as it does not express a complete thought.