Sentence Fragments - Tuesday

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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 missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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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 at least a subject and a verb.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'The shiny new car.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not tell us what happened with the car.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'I passed the test!'

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This is a complete sentence because it tells us what happened.

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Identify if this is a sentence fragment or complete sentence: 'Little Red Riding Hood.'

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

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Identify if this is a sentence fragment or complete sentence: 'The storm caused a flood.'

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This is a complete sentence because it tells us what happened.

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

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

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Threw the football.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it lacks a subject.

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What do you need to form a complete sentence?

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You need at least a subject and a verb to form a complete sentence.

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Can a sentence fragment be part of a complete sentence?

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Yes, a sentence fragment can be part of a complete sentence if it adds additional information.