Grammar Unit 1: Elements of a Complete Sentence

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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 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 verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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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.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment can often be identified by its lack of a subject, verb, or complete thought.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb indicates the action or state of being of the subject.

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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 is a command or an exclamation, like 'Run!' or 'Stop!'

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The cat sleeps on the mat.' is a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'When we went to the store.' is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.