Combining Sentences

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: "I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about a noun next to it. Example: "My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar."

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How do you combine sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: "Although it was raining, we went for a hike."

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: "Because I was tired."

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list. Example: "I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight."

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: "I love to read I have many books."

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: "When we went to the store."

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How can you combine sentences using an appositive?

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To combine sentences using an appositive, place the appositive next to the noun it describes. Example: "My friend, a talented artist, painted the mural."