Complete Sentences Practice

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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 includes a subject and a verb.

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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 verb.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The dog barked loudly.

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Example of a sentence fragment:

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Running through the park.

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What are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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A subject and a verb.

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Can a complete sentence stand alone?

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Yes, a complete sentence can stand alone as a complete thought.

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Can a sentence fragment stand alone?

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

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Identify the complete sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.' or 'On the mat.'

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'The cat slept on the mat.' is a complete sentence.

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Identify the sentence fragment: 'The tall building.' or 'The tall building is impressive.'

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'The tall building.' is a sentence fragment.

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.