Combining Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used to combine sentences?

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How can you combine sentences using a conjunction?

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You can combine sentences by connecting two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, often using a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and clarity of writing.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the effect of using a semicolon in sentence combination?

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A semicolon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

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

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

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How do you identify the main idea in a set of sentences to combine them effectively?

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Identify the main idea by determining the subject and the action in the sentences, then combine them to reflect that main idea.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'