Complete Sentences

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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 includes a subject and a verb.

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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 (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject does or is).

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Is 'I ran home.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('I') and a verb ('ran').

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Which of the following is a complete sentence? 'The children lunch.' or 'At noon, the children ate lunch.'

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'At noon, the children ate lunch.' is a complete sentence.

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How can you correct the sentence: 'I wanted to go home. Because it was cold outside.'?

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You can correct it to: 'I wanted to go home because it was cold outside.'

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What does it mean if an answer is not written as a complete sentence?

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It means that the answer does not express a complete thought and may not provide enough information.

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What is an example of a question that requires a complete sentence answer?

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An example is: 'Why did the children go to the park?' A complete answer would be: 'The children went to the park to play.'

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Can a question be a complete sentence?

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Yes, a question can be a complete sentence if it has a subject and a verb, such as 'What is your name?'

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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 not a complete sentence.

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Why is it important to write in complete sentences?

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Writing in complete sentences helps to clearly communicate ideas and ensures that the reader understands the message.