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 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:

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The dog barks loudly.

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Example of a fragment:

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Running in the park.

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What does a complete thought mean?

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A complete thought means that the sentence can stand alone and makes sense on its own.

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Identify the type: 'The cat sleeps.'

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Sentence.

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Identify the type: 'Under the bed.'

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Fragment.

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What is the main purpose of a sentence?

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

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What is the main issue with a fragment?

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A fragment cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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Identify the type: 'She loves to read books.'

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Sentence.