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 conjunction?

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

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What is the purpose of using 'and' when combining sentences?

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The word 'and' is used to add information from one sentence to another.

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What is the purpose of using 'but' when combining sentences?

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The word 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

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What is the purpose of using commas when combining sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list or to connect independent clauses when using conjunctions.

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How can you combine sentences that share a subject?

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You can combine sentences that share a subject by using a conjunction and listing the actions or descriptions.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'and'?

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Example: 'I like apples. I like oranges.' can be combined to 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'but'?

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Example: 'I wanted to go outside. It was raining.' can be combined to 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'