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 includes a subject and a verb.

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What are the two main parts of a complete sentence?

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The two main parts of a complete sentence are the subject (who or what the sentence is about) and the predicate (what the subject does or is).

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Is 'The dog barks.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, 'The dog barks.' is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('The dog') and a verb ('barks').

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Is 'Running fast.' a complete sentence?

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No, 'Running fast.' is not a complete sentence because it does not have a subject.

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What makes a sentence incomplete?

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A sentence is incomplete if it lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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Can a question be a complete sentence?

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Yes, a question can be a complete sentence if it has a subject and a verb, such as 'What is your name?'

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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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 not a complete sentence.

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Is 'She likes ice cream.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, 'She likes ice cream.' is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('She') and a verb ('likes').

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What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

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The purpose of a complete sentence is to convey a clear and complete thought to the reader.