Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both 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 missing either a subject or a predicate.

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What does a subject do in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What does a predicate do in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barks.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The predicate is 'sleeps on the mat'.

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Is 'Running fast' a complete sentence?

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No, 'Running fast' is a fragment because it lacks a subject.

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Is 'She runs every day.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, 'She runs every day.' is a complete sentence.

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What is missing in the fragment: 'The flowers in the garden'?

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The fragment is missing a predicate (verb).

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is 'I love to read books.'