Sentence Fragments vs. Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate. For example: 'She danced gracefully.'

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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. For example: 'While waiting for the bus.'

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Identify the components of a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence must have a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject does or is).

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

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A complete sentence conveys a full idea, while a sentence fragment is incomplete and leaves the reader hanging.

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Give an example of a sentence fragment.

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'Goes to the party to find his love.' This does not express a complete thought.

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What makes 'The teacher explained the lesson.' a complete sentence?

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It has a subject ('The teacher') and a predicate ('explained the lesson'), forming a complete thought.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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Look for missing subjects or predicates, or phrases that do not express a complete thought.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The entire story of Romeo and Juliet takes place within 3 days.' This expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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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 is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.