Sentences & Sentence Fragments - GHMS

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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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 and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The soccer ball bounced against the goal post.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('The soccer ball') and a verb ('bounced').

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Sofia's new puppy.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb tells us what action is being performed or what state of being is described.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'Aiden flipped in the air.'

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The subject is 'Aiden'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Everyone on the team participated.'

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The verb is 'participated'.

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What type of sentence is 'Watch out!'?

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'Watch out!' is an example of an imperative sentence, which gives a command.

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Can a sentence be just one word?

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Yes, a sentence can be just one word if it expresses a complete thought, like 'Run!'