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 fragment in the following: 'After the storm passed.'

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The fragment is 'After the storm passed.' It does not express a complete thought.

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What makes a complete sentence?

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

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('The dog') and a verb ('barked') and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the fragment: 'Running through the park.'

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This is a fragment because it lacks a subject and does not 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 incomplete and does not convey a full idea, while a complete sentence conveys a full thought with a subject and a verb.

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Example of a fragment: 'When I went to the store.'

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This is a fragment because it leaves the reader expecting more information.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought, making it a fragment.

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Example of a dependent clause: 'Although I was tired.'

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This is a dependent clause and a fragment because it does not stand alone as a complete thought.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('She') and a verb ('enjoys') and expresses a complete thought.