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 parts of a complete sentence?

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The two main parts of a complete sentence are the subject (who or what the sentence is about) and the predicate (what the subject does or is).

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Which of the following is a complete sentence: 'The dog barks' or 'Barking dog'?

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'The dog barks' is a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is 'The sun is shining brightly.'

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Why is 'Running fast' not a complete sentence?

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'Running fast' is not a complete sentence because it does not have a subject.

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What does it mean to answer in a complete sentence?

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To answer in a complete sentence means to provide a full thought that includes a subject and a verb.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'She likes ice cream.' or 'Ice cream likes she.'

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'She likes ice cream.' is the complete sentence.

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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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Which of the following is a complete sentence: 'The cat sleeps.' or 'Sleeping cat.'?

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'The cat sleeps.' is a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

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The purpose of a complete sentence is to communicate a clear and complete idea.