Sentence or Fragment

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What is a sentence?

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

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a sentence: Camden helped his Mom bake cookies.

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This is a complete thought with a subject (Camden) and a verb (helped).

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Example of a fragment: Likes to read 'The Magic Treehouse' series.

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This does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a fragment: For the best present.

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This does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a fragment: The cute little puppy with the floppy ears.

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This does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a sentence: Let's walk up the stairs.

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This is a complete thought with a subject (we) and a verb (walk).

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What punctuation marks usually end a sentence?

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A sentence usually ends with a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!).

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Can a fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a fragment cannot be a complete thought.

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What do you need to make a complete sentence?

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You need a subject and a verb to make a complete sentence.