Combining Sentences

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To create more complex and varied sentence structures, improve flow, and enhance clarity in writing.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, commonly remembered by the acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the effect of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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It separates two independent clauses, indicating a pause and clarifying the relationship between the clauses.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in sentence structure?

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They connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'yet', and 'so'.

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What change should be made to correct the sentence: 'The baby dog took the baby's toy , and ran away with it.'?

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Delete the comma after 'toy'.

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What is the best way to combine the sentences: 'The music is so loud.' and 'The loud music makes it difficult to talk.'?

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When the music is loud, it is difficult to talk.