| COMPLETE SENTENCES | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate. A complete sentence expresses a complete thought. | Many people visit our National Parks.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona |
| A fragment is not a sentence. It is not a complete thought. You can add information to a fragment to turn it into a sentence. | Fragment: A fun vacation Complete Sentences: You can have a fun vacation. Will we have a fun vacation at the park? Go to a national park and have a fun vacation. |
| SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT | EXAMPLES |
| The verb must always agree with the subject of the sentence. | |
| A singular subject names one person or thing. Use a singular verb with a singular subject. | Another popular park is the Grand Canyon. It has a powerful river. |
| A plural subject tells about more than one person or thing. Use a plural verb with a plural subject. | The cliffs are beautiful. We were amazed by their colors. |