Combining Sentences Flashcard

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'if', 'although', and 'since'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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Combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction: 'She practices every day. She wants to win the competition.'

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She practices every day because she wants to win the competition.

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Combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction: 'He will eat his vegetables. He wants dessert.'

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He will eat his vegetables if he wants dessert.

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Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction: 'She wanted to go to the movie. Her friend did not.'

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She wanted to go to the movie, but her friend did not.

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Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction: 'She didn’t study for the test. She passed it anyway.'

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She didn’t study for the test, but she passed it anyway.

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Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction: 'I was tired. I finished my homework.'

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I was tired, but I finished my homework.

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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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Give an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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

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Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.