Sentence Fragments

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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. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify the following: 'Because Odysseus defeated the cyclops.'

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Sentence fragment.

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Identify the following: 'It left without me!'

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Complete sentence.

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What makes a complete sentence?

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

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Identify the following: 'Late for the plane to Chicago.'

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Sentence fragment.

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Identify the following: 'For example, when Odysseus strings the bow at the end of the epic.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the following: 'The rented limousine with the sunroof and the windows heavily tinted.'

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Sentence fragment.

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

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought, while a sentence fragment does not.

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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The dog barked loudly.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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Running through the park.