Combining Sentences

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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you combine sentences using 'even though'?
Back
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.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentence combining?
Back
Conjunctions are used to connect clauses or sentences to create more complex and varied sentence structures.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' in combining sentences?
Back
'And' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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