Complete Sentence or Fragment

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The cat is sleeping.

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Example of a fragment:

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Running in the park.

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What does a complete sentence need?

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A complete sentence needs a subject and a verb.

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Can a fragment stand alone?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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Is 'She likes ice cream' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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Complete sentence.

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Is 'Because I said so' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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Fragment.

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What is the subject in the sentence 'The dog barks'?

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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What is the verb in the sentence 'The dog barks'?

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The verb is 'barks'.