Sentences and Non Sentences A sentence tells a

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Sentences and Non. Sentences

Sentences and Non. Sentences

A sentence tells a complete idea. A fragment tells and incomplete idea. ©Read each

A sentence tells a complete idea. A fragment tells and incomplete idea. ©Read each of the following statements and decide which is a complete sentence.

Sharks are fierce hunters. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Sharks are fierce hunters. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Afraid of sharks. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Afraid of sharks. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

The great white shark will attack people. ©Sentence ©Fragment

The great white shark will attack people. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Other kinds will not harm. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Other kinds will not harm. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Sharks have an outer row of teeth for grabbing. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Sharks have an outer row of teeth for grabbing. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

When the outer teeth fall out another row of teeth moves up. ©Sentence ©Fragment

When the outer teeth fall out another row of teeth moves up. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Help keep the ocean clean by eating dead animals. That’s good to know! ©Sentence

Help keep the ocean clean by eating dead animals. That’s good to know! ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Not a single bone in his body. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Not a single bone in his body. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Cartilage of sharks. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Cartilage of sharks. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Made of the same material as the tip of your nose. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Made of the same material as the tip of your nose. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Unlike other fish, sharks cannot float. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Unlike other fish, sharks cannot float. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

In motion constantly. ©Sentence ©Fragment

In motion constantly. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

Even when sleeping. ©Sentence ©Fragment

Even when sleeping. ©Sentence ©Fragment

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

OOPS! ©That is an incomplete thought. It is called a fragment.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

You are correct! ©That is an complete thought. It is called a sentence.

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