Combining Sentences

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What is combining sentences?

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

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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 conjunction?

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

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How do you combine sentences with 'and'?

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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.'

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How do you combine sentences with 'but'?

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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.'

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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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. It needs an independent clause to make sense.

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

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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?'

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What does it mean to simplify sentences?

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

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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.