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 and 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 and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence:

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Example of a fragment:

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Running in the park.

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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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Can a fragment stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone because it does not express a complete idea.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'The tall tree.'

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Fragment.

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Identify if this is a sentence or fragment: 'The birds are singing.'

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Sentence.

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What is the main part of a sentence called?

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The main part of a sentence is called the subject.

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What is the action part of a sentence called?

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The action part of a sentence is called the verb.