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 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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Is 'look a bear!' a complete sentence?

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No, it is not complete because it does not have a subject.

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Is 'We can pizza for lunch.' a complete sentence?

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No, it is not complete because it is missing a verb.

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Is 'Puppies are so cute!' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is complete because it has a subject and a verb.

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Is 'Ate the last piece of cake.' a complete sentence?

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No, it is not complete because it is missing a subject.

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Is 'My best friend is Sam.' a complete sentence?

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No, it is not complete because it is missing punctuation at the end.

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What does it mean to express a complete thought?

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It means the sentence makes sense and conveys a full idea.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, every complete sentence must have a subject.