Revising and Editing Practice

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What is the purpose of combining sentences in writing?

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To improve clarity and flow, making the text more coherent and easier to read.

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What transition word indicates a cause/effect relationship?

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Therefore.

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How can you effectively combine the sentences: 'The sun was setting. The sky turned orange.'?

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The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange.

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What is a common method for combining sentences?

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Using conjunctions such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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What punctuation is often used when combining independent clauses?

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A comma.

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What is the effect of using transition words in writing?

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They help guide the reader through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

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What is the correct way to join these two sentences: 'I enjoy reading. I also like writing.'?

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I enjoy reading, and I also like writing.

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'He was tired. He went to bed early.'?

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He went to bed early because he was tired.

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What is the role of commas in sentence combining?

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Commas are used to separate clauses and items in a list, helping to clarify meaning.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.