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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and typically lacks a subject or a verb.

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Identify the key characteristic of a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.

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

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A fragment is an incomplete thought that cannot stand alone, while a complete sentence expresses a full idea and can stand alone.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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"After I leave the money on the table." is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Why is 'Swam as quickly as possible.' considered a fragment?

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It is considered a fragment because it is missing a subject.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a 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, occurrence, or state of being.

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Can a sentence fragment be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, a sentence fragment can be part of a larger sentence, but it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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"Crocodiles face danger every day." is a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding the missing subject or verb or by connecting it to a complete sentence.