Combining Sentences with Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'run', 'is', or 'happen'.

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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 an example of combining sentences with verbs?

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Instead of saying 'The cat sleeps. The cat eats.', you can say 'The cat sleeps and eats.'

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What is the purpose of using 'and' in combined sentences?

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The word 'and' is used to connect two ideas or actions in a single sentence.

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How can you tell if a sentence is combined correctly?

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A correctly combined sentence should make sense and clearly express both ideas without unnecessary repetition.

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What is an example of a sentence that is not combined correctly?

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'The dog barks and the dog runs.' This is not combined correctly because it repeats 'the dog'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction like 'and' or 'but'.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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'I like to read, and I enjoy writing stories.' This sentence has two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.