Sentence Fragments and Complete Sentences

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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. It is not a complete sentence.

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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Example of a Sentence Fragment: 'My mom and dad.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a Complete Sentence: 'I have a question.'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What does a subject do in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What does a verb do in a sentence?

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The verb tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening.

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Is 'Little Red Riding Hood.' a complete sentence?

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No, it is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Is 'She was on her way to school.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Can a complete sentence be very short?

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Yes, a complete sentence can be short, like 'I tried.' as long as it has a subject and a verb.

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

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