Combining Sentences

Combining Sentences

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English

10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.5.1E, L.9-10.2A, L.3.1H

+6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of combining sentences?

Back

To create more complex and nuanced ideas, improve the flow of writing, and enhance clarity.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'although', 'because', 'since', 'unless', and 'while'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' when combining sentences?

Back

'And' adds similar ideas, while 'but' contrasts differing ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is used before 'however' when combining sentences?

Back

A semicolon (;) is used before 'however'.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Fostering a pet seemed like the most difficult, although I also thought it would afford the most freedom.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of using 'while' in sentence combination?

Back

'While' indicates a contrast or simultaneous occurrence between two ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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