Complete Sentences & Fragments

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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 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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Identify this: 'I picked up the toad and looked closely at it.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify this: 'Yesterday when I got off the school bus.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'The toad was still inside.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify this: 'Had dry, bumpy skin on its body.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'Took it home to show my brother.'

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Fragment

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What is the main purpose of a complete sentence?

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The main purpose of a complete sentence is to convey a clear and complete idea.

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Can a fragment stand alone as a sentence?

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

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What are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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The two main components of a complete sentence are a subject and a verb.