Fragments

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is typically missing a subject or a verb.

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Identify the following as a fragment or a complete sentence: 'Walking is an excellent exercise.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the following as a fragment or a complete sentence: 'When you walk at a brisk pace.'

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Fragment.

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What is the main characteristic of a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment lacks either a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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Which of the following is a fragment? 'My favorite book of all time would have to be.'

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This is a fragment because it does not complete the thought.

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

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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Identify the fragment in the following options: 1) It's hard to choose just one book. 2) My favorite book of all time would have to be.

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Option 2 is a fragment.

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What does the term 'sentence fragment' refer to in grammar?

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A sentence fragment refers to a group of words that is punctuated as a sentence but does not contain a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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'If it rains.' is an example of a sentence fragment.

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What is the role of a subject in a complete sentence?

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