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What is A group of words having a subject and a verb but doesn't make a complete thought?
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∙ 14y ago
It's a sentence fragment.
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∙ 14y ago
A group of words having a subject and a verb but not expressing a complete thought is called a sentence fragment. It lacks the necessary components to stand alone as a sentence and may need to be combined with other phrases or clauses to form a complete thought.
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Does a complete thought have only a verb?
A complete thought does have a verb; but having a verb does not make a group of words a complete thought. A complete thought must have at least one verb, but a complete thought can also have several verbs.An incomplete though that does have a verb is called a clause.A group of words becomes a sentence when it is a complete thought. Some examples:The cookies that Mary made were passed out to the class. (The dependent clause 'that Mary made' has a subject and a verb, but it is an incomplete thought.)I watched TV while Mary washed the dishes, packed the lunches, and made some coffee. (There are four verbs in the sentence, but the sentence is a single complete thought.)
What does it mean for a person to be vacuous?
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless
What is the root word meaning of complete?
Filled up; with no part or element lacking; free from deficiency; entire; perfect; consummate., Finished; ended; concluded; completed; as, the edifice is complete., Having all the parts or organs which belong to it or to the typical form; having calyx, corolla, stamens, and pistil., To bring to a state in which there is no deficiency; to perfect; to consummate; to accomplish; to fulfill; to finish; as, to complete a task, or a poem; to complete a course of education.
How do you spell knowable?
That is the correct spelling of "knowable" (able to be known). There is a relared word "knowledgeable" (having knowledge on some subject).
Is hey a sentence?
"Hey" (like "hello" or "say") is an interjection or exclamation. It has no sentence structure but its context can sometimes be implied by its tone. Example : Startled by the dropped oar, the boatman said "Hey!" and looked up at me.
What is a group of words having a subject and a verb.?
A clause is a group of words having a subject and a verb.A sentence is a group of words having a subject and a verb and expressing a complete thought. A clause may or may not be able to stand on its own as a sentence.Here's a clause: "While Maria was waiting for the bus." It's a dependent clause-- the subject is "Maria" and the verb is "was waiting." But it's not a complete thought-- what happened while she was waiting? Here's a complete sentence: "While Maria was waiting for the bus, her cousin drove by and offered her a ride."A group of words that contain a subject and a verb is a sentence.
Does a complete thought have only a verb?
A complete thought does have a verb; but having a verb does not make a group of words a complete thought. A complete thought must have at least one verb, but a complete thought can also have several verbs.An incomplete though that does have a verb is called a clause.A group of words becomes a sentence when it is a complete thought. Some examples:The cookies that Mary made were passed out to the class. (The dependent clause 'that Mary made' has a subject and a verb, but it is an incomplete thought.)I watched TV while Mary washed the dishes, packed the lunches, and made some coffee. (There are four verbs in the sentence, but the sentence is a single complete thought.)
A group of words that includes a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought is called a what?
A group of words with a subject and verb that do not express a complete thought is known as a phrase. A sentence that includes a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone because it begins with a subordinate word is known as a dependent clause.
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