Simple Sentence or Fragment?

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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 a subject and a predicate.

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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 often missing a subject or a verb.

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Identify the type: 'running full speed ahead of everyone else'.

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Fragment

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Identify the type: 'The nativity scene includes Joseph, Mary and Jesus.'

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Complete sentence

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Identify the type: 'dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh'.

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Fragment

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Identify the type: 'doesn't grow here in the south.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type: 'My family and I'.

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Fragment

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

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought, while a fragment does not.

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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The dog barked loudly.

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Give an example of a fragment.

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Because I was late.