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 often missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence: 'The bright lamp is on the table.'

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This is a complete thought with a subject ('lamp') and a verb ('is').

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Example of a fragment: 'Bright lamp.'

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This does not express a complete thought and lacks a verb.

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What does it mean for a sentence to have a subject?

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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 does it mean for a sentence to have a verb?

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The verb is the action word in the sentence that tells what the subject is doing.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'Her shoes are by the door.'

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The subject is 'Her shoes'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Her shoes are by the door.'

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The verb is 'are'.

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Why is 'By the door.' a fragment?

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It does not have a subject or a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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Can a sentence be a question?

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Yes, a sentence can be a question if it asks something and has a subject and a verb.