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Definition of a Complete Sentence

A complete sentence must have a subject and
predicate and express a complete idea.
When the predicate is in the form of an order
(imperative), the subject, "you," may be implied
but not written.
EXAMPLE:
Do your homework!
What is the action? Do
Do is the predicate in the form of an order.
Who performs the action? You: (you) Do your homework!
You is the subject.
Choose the complete sentence(s).
A) Take it easy.
B) Try harder.
C) Harder!

User Ajay Ahuja
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A) Take it easy.

B) Try harder.

Both of these sentences are complete sentences because they have a subject (implied "you") and a predicate (the action being performed), and they express a complete idea. The third sentence, "Harder!" is not a complete sentence because it is missing a subject and does not express a complete idea on its own.

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