Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence does not express a complete thought and may be missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The dog barks.'

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This sentence has a subject ('The dog') and a verb ('barks').

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Example of an incomplete sentence: 'Running in the park.'

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This sentence does not have a subject or a complete thought.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is 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 an action word that tells what the subject is doing.

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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 does it mean to express a complete thought?

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It means the sentence conveys a clear idea or message.

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Example of a complete thought: 'She loves to read books.'

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This sentence clearly conveys an idea.