Sentences & Sentence Fragments - GHMS

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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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 is missing either a subject or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence.

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My dog loves to play fetch.

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Example of a sentence fragment.

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Running through the park.

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What does a complete sentence need to have?

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A complete sentence needs to have a subject and a verb.

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Can a sentence fragment stand alone?

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No, a sentence fragment cannot stand alone as it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the type: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type: 'Because I was late.'

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Sentence Fragment

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What is the purpose of a complete sentence?

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The purpose of a complete sentence is to convey a clear and complete idea.

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What is the purpose of a sentence fragment?

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The purpose of a sentence fragment is often to provide additional information but it cannot stand alone.