If a sentence is missing a subject or a verb, or if it does not express a complete thought, it is a `____`.

Flashcard 14 - 11th Grade English Language Arts and Literacy: Writing Flashcard Set for the SBAC

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sentence fragment (or incomplete sentence)

Explanation:

To be complete, a sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. If any of those components is missing, it is a “sentence fragment” (incomplete sentence).

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