Combining Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or'). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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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 verb. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine sentences using a conjunction?

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To combine sentences using a conjunction, identify the independent clauses and connect them with an appropriate conjunction. Example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because', 'although', or 'when'). Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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What is an item in a series?

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An item in a series refers to a list of three or more items that can be combined into a single sentence. Example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you combine sentences using items in a series?

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To combine sentences using items in a series, list the items with commas and use 'and' before the last item. Example: 'I have a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more concise, allowing for smoother flow and better understanding.