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 create a single, more complex sentence.

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Why combine sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more concise, and it can improve the flow of ideas.

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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 (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

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Example of combining sentences using 'and'.

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The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day. -> The sun is shining, and it is a beautiful day.

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Example of combining sentences using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside. It started to rain. -> I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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.