Sentence Fragments vs. Complete Sentences

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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 contains at least 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, a verb, or both.

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Identify the fragment: 'When she thinks about the answer to her question.' or 'She thinks about the answer.'

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'When she thinks about the answer to her question.' is a fragment.

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Identify the fragment: 'Goes to the movies every weekend.' or 'He goes to the movies every weekend.'

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'Goes to the movies every weekend.' is a fragment.

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Which of the following is a fragment? 'Although I knew they might wear something outrageous.' or 'We were surprised when hearing she finished last.'

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'Although I knew they might wear something outrageous.' is a fragment.

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Identify the fragment: 'The young man who took our order at Pancho Villa.' or 'The young man took our order.'

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'The young man who took our order at Pancho Villa.' is a fragment.

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Which of the following is a fragment? 'While waiting for her friend to join the game.' or 'To avoid losing, the Lakers had to score the final ten points.'

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'While waiting for her friend to join the game.' is a fragment.

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What is the main difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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Can a fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a fragment cannot be a complete thought; it leaves the reader wanting more information.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The dog barked loudly.' is a complete sentence.