Complete Sentences vs. Fragments

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Remember that a complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb. A fragment is missing one (or more) of those things. Sort the complete sentences and fragments. Complete Sentences She opened the door and invited us inside. I was embarrassed that I could not remember her name. She danced in the hallway. Fragments Then I attended Salem High School. Went to the zoo yesterday. Because he was happy. Select the sentence fragment from the group of sentences. Shaking his new boss's hand, Tony knew he would like working there. To apply for a job at the new store in the mall. After getting estimates from five contractors, she decided to do the work herself. Which sentence is a complete sentence? By the time Frances found out how expensive the wallpapering job would be. Which the salesman was surprised to find in such good shape. The nineteen-year-old car looked out of place next to the new models. Which is a sentence fragment? To avoid hitting the other car, Michael had to back across the corner of the lawn. Since Anna wasn't at the meeting, I took notes so that she wouldn't miss anything. Driving in the city during the evening rush hour.

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