Combining Sentences

Combining sentences is the process of joining two or more sentences to make a single, clearer sentence.

A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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

You can combine sentences by using 'and' to show that both ideas are true. For example, 'I like apples. I like oranges.' becomes 'I like apples and oranges.'

You can combine sentences using 'but' to show contrast. For example, 'I like ice cream. I don't like chocolate.' becomes 'I like ice cream, but I don't like chocolate.'

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense.

You can combine sentences using 'or' to present choices. For example, 'Do you want pizza? Do you want pasta?' becomes 'Do you want pizza or pasta?'

Simplifying sentences means making them shorter and clearer by combining ideas.

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.