sentence, fragments and run-ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify the type: 'Snape is an expert at potions.'

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Sentence

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Identify the type: 'These craters are.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type: 'While Hagrid was taking care of Harry.'

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Fragment

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What is missing in the fragment 'Relaxing on the beach.'?

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Subject

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What is the main issue with run-on sentences?

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Run-on sentences can confuse readers because they lack clear separation between ideas.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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Identify the type: 'I left my homework in my locker and lost points on the assignment.'

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Complete sentence