Combining Sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more sentences into one to make the writing clearer and more concise.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect two related ideas. For example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'but' to show contrast. For example: 'I like apples, but I don't like bananas.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How do you combine sentences using 'so'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'so' to show cause and effect. For example: 'It was raining, so I took an umbrella.'

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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 and to make it more interesting.

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What is an example of combining sentences with a dependent clause?

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An example is: 'Although it was cold, we went outside to play.'

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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 to avoid repetition?

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You can combine sentences to avoid repetition by merging similar ideas. For example: 'I enjoy swimming. I enjoy running.' can be combined to 'I enjoy swimming and running.'