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What is a complete sentence?
What is a complete sentence?
A complete sentence must begin with a capital letter, end with a punctuation mark, and contain at least one main clause.
What are sentence fragments?
What are sentence fragments?
Sentence fragments are groups of words that look like complete sentences but do not express a complete thought.
Fill in the blank: A high quality car _____ can run amazingly.
Fill in the blank: A high quality car _____ can run amazingly.
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Fill in the blank: Once they get here _____ cut the cake.
Fill in the blank: Once they get here _____ cut the cake.
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Fill in the blank: Jane _____ to the store for milk.
Fill in the blank: Jane _____ to the store for milk.
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Every girl on the team is a complete sentence.
Every girl on the team is a complete sentence.
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Patrick fixed dinner is a complete sentence.
Patrick fixed dinner is a complete sentence.
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Rained all night is a complete sentence.
Rained all night is a complete sentence.
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Study Notes
Sentence Structure Basics
- A complete sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark (period, question mark, exclamation point).
- Must contain at least one main clause, which includes an independent subject and verb to convey a complete thought.
Understanding Sentence Fragments
- Sentence fragments appear as though they could be complete sentences but fail to express a full thought.
- They often lack either a subject, a verb, or both.
Examples of Sentences
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Example 1:
- Fragment: "A high quality car."
- Complete: "A high quality car can run amazingly."
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Example 2:
- Fragment: "Once they get here."
- Complete: "Once they get here we will cut the cake."
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Example 3:
- Fragment: "Went to the store."
- Complete: "Jane went to the store for milk."
Identification of Completeness
- "Every girl on the team" is identified as a fragment due to lack of a complete thought.
- "Patrick fixed dinner" is a complete sentence as it has a subject and verb that convey a full idea.
- "Rained all night" is also a fragment, lacking a clear subject.
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Description
This quiz explores the key characteristics that define complete sentences and identifies common sentence fragments. Test your knowledge on structure and formation to enhance your writing skills.
