Complete Sentence & Fragment Review

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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 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 complete sentence: 'I changed my clothes after the basketball game.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('I') and a verb ('changed') and expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a fragment: 'Sarah, Janelle, Aaron and Annika.'

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This is a fragment because it does not have a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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

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The main difference is that a complete sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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Identify if the following is a complete sentence or a fragment: 'Although it is raining, Rachel.'

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This is a fragment because it does not complete the thought.

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Identify if the following is a complete sentence or a fragment: 'Percy wants to be a chef when he grows up.'

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

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What are the two main components of a complete sentence?

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The two main components of a complete sentence are a subject and a verb.

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Can a fragment be part of a complete sentence?

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Yes, a fragment can be part of a complete sentence if it is connected to a complete thought.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'Larry finished the race in less than five minutes.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('Larry') and a verb ('finished') and expresses a complete thought.