π What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete thought. It's like a full idea wrapped up in words! It always starts with a capital letter and usually ends with a period (.), a question mark (?), or an exclamation point (!).
- βοΈ Starts with a capital letter.
- β
Expresses a complete thought.
- π Ends with a punctuation mark (., ?, !).
π What is a Fragment?
A fragment is a group of words that doesn't tell a complete thought. It's like only having part of a puzzle β you can't see the whole picture! A fragment might be missing a subject (who is doing the action) or a verb (the action itself), or it might just not make sense on its own.
- 𧩠Missing a subject or verb.
- β οΈ Doesn't express a complete thought.
- incomplete idea.
π Sentence vs. Fragment: The Showdown!
| Feature |
Sentence |
Fragment |
| Complete Thought |
β
Yes, it tells a full idea. |
β No, it's missing something. |
| Capital Letter |
β¬οΈ Usually starts with one. |
β¬οΈ May or may not start with one. |
| Punctuation |
π Ends with a punctuation mark. |
π« Might be missing punctuation. |
| Example |
The dog barks loudly. |
Barks loudly. |
π‘ Key Takeaways
- βοΈ A sentence is a complete thought; a fragment is not.
- βοΈ Sentences have a subject and a verb, while fragments might be missing one or both.
- π Always look for the complete idea to spot a sentence!
