Here's what makes a sentence complete:
* Subject: Who or what is doing the action?
* Verb: The action itself.
* Complete Thought: The sentence must express a complete idea.
Examples of sentence fragments:
* Running down the street. (Missing a subject - who is running?)
* The red car. (Missing a verb - what is the car doing?)
* Because I was late. (Incomplete thought - this clause needs to be joined to another clause to make sense)
Why are sentence fragments a problem?
They can make your writing unclear, confusing, or even grammatically incorrect. Think of it like a puzzle with missing pieces!
How to fix sentence fragments:
* Add a missing subject or verb.
* Combine the fragment with a complete sentence.
* Reword the fragment into a complete sentence.
Example of fixing a fragment:
Fragment: Running down the street.
Complete Sentence: The boy was running down the street.
Important Note: Sentence fragments can be used for artistic effect in creative writing, but they should be used sparingly and intentionally.