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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 fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The dog barked loudly.

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Example of a fragment:

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Running down the street.

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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 fragment stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a fragment cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the fragment: 'After the rain stopped.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'The sun is shining brightly.'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 an example of a sentence that is not a fragment?

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I went to the store.