Combining Sentences

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English
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5th - 6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 conjunction (such as 'and', 'but', or 'or').
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simple sentence?
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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a complex sentence?
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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It often uses subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'although', or 'when'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you combine sentences using 'and'?
Back
You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect two related ideas. For example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?
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You can combine sentences using 'but' to show contrast. For example: 'I like ice cream, but I don't like cake.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using commas in compound sentences?
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Commas are used before conjunctions in compound sentences to separate the independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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