Sentence Fragments vs. 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 contains at least 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, a verb, or both.

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Identify the following: 'The dog barks.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'When we went to the park.'

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Fragment.

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

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought, while a fragment does not.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.' What makes it complete?

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It has a subject ('She') and a verb ('enjoys'), expressing a complete thought.

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Example of a fragment: 'Because I was tired.' Why is this a fragment?

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It does not express a complete thought and leaves the reader hanging.

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What punctuation typically ends a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence typically ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

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Can a fragment be part of a complete sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a complete sentence when it is connected to a complete thought.

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Identify the following: 'Running through the park.'

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Fragment.