Combining Sentences and Clauses

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (can stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a complete thought that contains at least one subject and one verb.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more interesting by connecting related ideas.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the word 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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The word 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas or clauses.

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What are common nouns?

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Common nouns are general names for people, places, or things. They are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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How do you make a noun plural?

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To make a noun plural, you usually add 's' or 'es' to the end of the word.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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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.

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What is the correct way to combine these sentences: 'I like ice cream. I like cake.'?

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I like ice cream, and I like cake.