Let's go through each question one by one and solve them with explanations.
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1. Choose if the following sentence is a complete sentence or a fragment:
We bought tickets for the concert.
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Answer: B) sentence
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Explanation: This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ("We") and a predicate ("bought tickets for the concert"). It expresses a complete thought.
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2. Choose if the following sentence is a complete sentence or a fragment:
Flew to Florida.
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Answer: A) fragment
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Explanation: This is a fragment because it lacks a subject. "Flew" is a verb, but there’s no subject (like "We" or "They") to tell who flew. Without a subject, it's not a complete sentence.
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3. Choose if the following sentence is a complete sentence or a fragment:
Under the table.
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Answer: B) fragment
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Explanation: This is a prepositional phrase, not a complete sentence. It lacks both a subject and a verb. It doesn’t express a complete thought.
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4. What is the subject of a sentence?
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Answer: A) tells who or what the sentence is about
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Explanation: The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. For example, in “The dog barks,” “the dog” is the subject.
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5. What is the complete predicate of this sentence?
Friday is the best day of the week.
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Answer: B) is the best day of the week
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Explanation: The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that describe or modify it. Here, “is the best day of the week” tells what Friday is. “Friday” is the subject.
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6. Identify the type of sentence:
Will you take good care of a pet?
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Answer: C) interrogative
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Explanation: An interrogative sentence asks a question. This sentence ends with a question mark and is asking for information, so it’s interrogative.
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7. Identify the type of sentence:
What a lot of work it is!
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Answer: D) exclamatory
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Explanation: This sentence expresses strong emotion or surprise and ends with an exclamation mark. Exclamatory sentences are used to show excitement, emphasis, or emotion.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
B – sentence
2.
A – fragment
3.
B – fragment
4.
A – tells who or what the sentence is about
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B – is the best day of the week
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C – interrogative
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D – exclamatory
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