Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence does not express a complete thought and may be missing a subject or a verb.

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Can you give an example of a complete sentence?

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Yes, 'The cat is sleeping.' is a complete sentence.

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Can you give an example of an incomplete sentence?

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Yes, 'Running in the park.' is an incomplete sentence.

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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 makes sense on its own.

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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 or a state of being.

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Is 'I would like to order a milkshake.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Is 'today I feel tired' a complete sentence?

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No, it is an incomplete sentence because it lacks proper capitalization and punctuation.

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What punctuation mark is often used at the end of a complete sentence?

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A period (.) is often used at the end of a complete sentence.