Sentence Fragments

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Which of the following is a complete sentence?

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People are grateful.

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Identify the sentence fragment: 'Working in their communities.' or 'They raise money.'

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'Working in their communities.' is a sentence fragment.

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What makes a sentence complete?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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Is 'Zoologists call the American buffalo a bison.' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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It is a complete sentence.

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Is 'May weigh up to three thousand pounds.' a complete sentence or a fragment?

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It is a sentence fragment.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'Bison were difficult to hunt on foot.' or 'Now, more than thirty thousand.'

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'Bison were difficult to hunt on foot.' is a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'Running through the park.' is a sentence fragment.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding a subject or a verb to make it a complete thought.

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

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