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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Janie helped her Mom bake cookies.

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Example of a fragment:

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The shiny blue bicycle with racing tires.

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What does a complete sentence need?

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A complete sentence needs a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (what the subject is doing).

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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.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Quickly ate a peanut butter sandwich.'

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Fragment.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'Mya cleaned her room on Saturday.'

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Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a sentence?

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The purpose of a sentence is to convey a complete idea or thought.

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What is the purpose of a fragment?

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The purpose of a fragment is often to provide additional information, but it cannot stand alone.