Sentence or Fragment Flashcard

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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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 often missing a subject or a verb.

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Identify the following: 'Rachel's new sweater is soft.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'After I went to bed.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Jennifer is angry.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'Helped Tony find the green caterpillar.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Dakota went down the stairs.'

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Sentence

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

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

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Can a fragment be part of a sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a larger sentence but cannot stand alone.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The dog barked loudly.'