Combining Sentences

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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 a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'for', and 'so'.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions when combining sentences?

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Conjunctions help to create complex sentences that show relationships between ideas, making writing more fluid.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'and'?

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Example: 'I like apples. I like oranges.' can be combined to 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'but'?

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Example: 'I wanted to go outside. It was raining.' can be combined to 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'so'?

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Example: 'It was late. I went to bed.' can be combined to 'It was late, so I went to bed.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'because'?

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Example: 'She was tired. She went to bed early.' can be combined to 'She went to bed early because she was tired.'

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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.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.