Sentences + 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. It 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. It is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a sentence:

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Dolphins have two flippers.

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Example of a fragment:

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When you walk at a brisk pace.

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Does 'If it rains' express a complete thought?

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No, it is a fragment.

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Does 'I want to see a whale some day' express a complete thought?

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Yes, it is a sentence.

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What do you need for a sentence?

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A subject and a verb.

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Can a fragment stand alone?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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Is 'While you are talking' a complete thought?

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No, it is a fragment.