Sentences: Complete, Incomplete, Subject, Predicate

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate 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 predicate.

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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 predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, a complete sentence must have a subject.

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Can a sentence be complete without a predicate?

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No, a complete sentence must have a predicate.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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The dog barks.

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What is an example of an incomplete sentence?

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When the dog barks.

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How many words make up a simple subject?

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A simple subject can be one word.

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How many words make up a simple predicate?

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A simple predicate can be one word.