Complete Sentences

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What two elements are necessary for a sentence to be complete?

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A subject and a verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least 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.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.' or 'Sat on the mat.'

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'The cat sat on the mat.' is a complete sentence.

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Identify the fragment: 'When I went to the store.' or 'I bought some milk.'

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'When I went to the store.' is a fragment.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, a complete sentence must have a subject.

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Can a sentence be complete without a verb?

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No, a complete sentence must have a verb.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The dog barked loudly.' is an example of a complete sentence.