Sentence Fragments and 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 has 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: 'I tried.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('I') and a verb ('tried').

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'The shiny new car.'

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

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What does it mean to express a complete thought?

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To express a complete thought means to convey a clear idea that can stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify if this is a complete sentence or fragment: 'She was on her way to school.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify if this is a complete sentence or fragment: 'While she was on her way to school.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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Why are complete sentences important?

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Complete sentences are important because they help us communicate clearly and effectively.

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Can a sentence fragment be part of a complete sentence?

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Yes, a sentence fragment can be part of a complete sentence, often used for emphasis.

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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.