Sentences vs. 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 missing either a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence:

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The cat is sleeping on the mat.

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Example of a fragment:

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Running in the park.

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What does a complete thought mean?

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A complete thought means that the sentence makes sense on its own and conveys a clear idea.

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Identify this: 'Before breakfast'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'I like to ride my bike around town.'

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Sentence

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Identify this: 'Cooking with vegetables and pasta.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'The wind across the sand.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'The two brothers were happy with this flight.'

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Sentence