Combining Sentences

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What is combining sentences?

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Combining sentences is the process of merging two or more sentences into a single sentence to improve clarity and flow.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since'.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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Use 'and' to connect two related ideas or actions in a single sentence.

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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Use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas or actions in a single sentence.

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How do you combine sentences using 'so'?

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Use 'so' to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between two ideas or actions.

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What is an example of combining sentences with a coordinating conjunction?

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'