Sentence or 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. It has a subject and a verb.

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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. It is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a sentence:

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Mom and I go shopping at the mall.

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Example of a fragment:

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Jumping on the bed.

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What does a complete thought mean?

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A complete thought means that the sentence makes sense on its own and conveys a clear idea.

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Identify this: 'Eating lunch in the kitchen.'

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Fragment.

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Identify this: 'The girls listen to music.'

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Sentence.

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What do sentences usually start with?

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Sentences usually start with a capital letter.

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What do sentences end with?

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Sentences end with a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

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Can a fragment stand alone?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as it does not express a complete thought.