Combining Sentences

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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.

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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How do you combine sentences using 'even though'?

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You can combine sentences by placing the dependent clause first, followed by the independent clause, e.g., 'Even though they are uncomfortable, safety goggles should be worn at all times.'

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentence combining?

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Conjunctions are used to connect clauses or sentences to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' in combining sentences?

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'And' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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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.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two or more equal parts of a sentence, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How can you combine sentences to show cause and effect?

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You can use conjunctions like 'because' to show cause and effect, e.g., 'In Africa, they were prized by their owners because of their hunting skills.'

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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 conjunction.