Dear Mr. Winston - Grammar - Journeys

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What is the purpose of combining sentences in writing?

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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 a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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How can you combine two sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine two sentences by placing 'and' between them, indicating that both ideas are equally important.

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What is the effect of using 'but' to combine sentences?

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Using 'but' indicates a contrast between the two ideas being combined.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'or' in sentence combination?

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'And' suggests that both ideas are true, while 'or' suggests a choice between the ideas.

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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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How can you combine sentences using 'because'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'because' to show a cause-and-effect relationship between the two ideas.

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What is the role of punctuation when combining sentences?

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Punctuation, such as commas, is important for clarity and to indicate the relationship between the combined sentences.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses 'although'?

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An example is: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' This shows a contrast between the rain and the action of walking.

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What change should be made to improve clarity in the sentence: 'I went to bed early although I was tired'?

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Change 'although' to 'because' to clarify the reason for going to bed early.