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, more complex sentence.

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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 'or'.

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Example of combining sentences using 'and'.

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Tom rode his bike and mowed the grass.

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What does it mean to use 'while' in combining sentences?

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Using 'while' indicates that two actions are happening at the same time.

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Example of combining sentences using 'while'.

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Jake did his homework while walking the dog.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose is to make writing clearer and more interesting by showing relationships between 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.

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Example of a compound sentence.

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Frank likes oranges, and Mary likes oranges.

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Although the clothes have not been washed, they have not been folded yet.