Sentence Fragments vs. 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 contains at least a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.W.8.4

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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 and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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Identify the following: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the following: 'When we went to the park.'

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Fragment

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

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

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Example of a complete sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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Correct, this is a complete sentence.

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Example of a fragment: 'Running down the street.'

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Correct, this is a fragment.

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CCSS.W.8.4

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What punctuation typically ends a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence typically ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

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Can a complete sentence be a question?

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Yes, a complete sentence can be a question if it asks something and has the correct structure.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

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Identify the following: 'Because I was late.'

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Fragment