Combining Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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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 coordinating conjunction.

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How can you combine sentences effectively?

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You can combine sentences by using conjunctions, commas, or restructuring the sentences to create a more fluid statement.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to improve the flow of writing, reduce repetition, and create more complex and interesting sentence structures.

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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', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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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 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 the best way to combine the sentences: 'The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day.'?

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The sun is shining, and it is a beautiful day.

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What is the effect of using commas when combining sentences?

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Using commas helps to separate clauses and improve readability, making the combined sentence clearer.

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What is an example of a sentence that can be combined using 'or'?

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'I can go to the park, or I can stay home.' can be combined to 'I can go to the park or stay home.'