Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence does not express a complete thought and may be missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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This sentence has a subject ('The cat') and a verb ('is sleeping').

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Example of an incomplete sentence: 'The cat.'

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This sentence is incomplete because it does not have a verb.

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What does the word 'subject' mean in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What does the word 'verb' mean in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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Is 'She is happy.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('She') and a verb ('is').

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Is 'Running fast.' a complete sentence?

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No, it is an incomplete sentence because it does not have a subject.

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What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

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The purpose of a complete sentence is to communicate a clear and complete thought.

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Can a question be a complete sentence?

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Yes, a question can be a complete sentence if it has a subject and a verb, like 'Are you coming?'