Is it a complete sentence or a fragment?
Key Notes:
πIs it a Complete Sentence or a Fragment? π
β¨ What is a Sentence? |
A sentence is a group of words that:
- β Has a subject (who/what the sentence is about)
- β Has a predicate (what the subject is doing or being)
- β Expresses a complete thought
π‘ Example:
- She runs fast. πββοΈ
(Subject = She, Predicate = runs fast, Complete thought β )
β¨ What is a Fragment? |
A fragment is an incomplete sentence because it is missing a subject, a predicate, or a complete thought.
π‘ Examples:
- Running through the park. (No subject β)
- The boy with the blue cap. (No action β)
β¨ How to Check? π΅οΈββοΈ |
Ask yourself:
- Does it have a subject? π€
- Does it have a predicate? πββοΈ
- Does it make sense on its own? π‘
If yes to all three β π Itβs a Complete Sentence!
If no β β Itβs a Fragment.
β¨ Practice Examples π |
π Which are sentences β and which are fragments β?
- The cat sleeps on the mat. π± (β Sentence)
- Because it was raining. π§οΈ (β Fragment)
- We went to the park yesterday. π³ (β Sentence)
- After the long movie. π¬ (β Fragment)
π Quick Tip π |
- π A sentence = Subject + Predicate + Complete thought
- π A fragment = β Missing one or more of these parts
π― Remember: |
A sentence is like a full picture πΌοΈ, while a fragment is only a puzzle piece π§©.
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