Sentence vs. Fragment

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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 predicate.

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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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Example of a sentence: 'Green is my favorite color.'

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This is a complete thought and is therefore a sentence.

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Example of a fragment: 'While going there.'

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This does not express a complete thought and is therefore a fragment.

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What does a complete thought mean?

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A complete thought means that the sentence conveys a clear idea and can stand alone.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'I cut my finger instead of the carrot.'

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This is a sentence.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Which is not going to happen.'

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This is a fragment.

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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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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The little boy followed his sister.'

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The subject is 'The little boy'.