Complete Sentences vs. Sentence Fragments

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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 contains at least a subject and a predicate.

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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 and is missing either a subject, a predicate, or both.

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Identify the missing element: 'A flying squirrel through the air.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it lacks a predicate.

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Identify the missing element: 'To eat berries, birds' eggs, insects, and nuts.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it lacks a subject.

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What does the fragment 'Two small, glowing eyes in the dark.' need to be complete?

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It needs a predicate to make it a complete sentence.

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What does the fragment 'A diet of mostly fruit, vegetables, and grain.' need to be complete?

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It needs a predicate to make it a complete sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The cat sleeps on the mat.

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Example of a sentence fragment:

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Running through the park.