Combining Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example: 'Even though it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun next to it. For example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'

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How do you combine sentences using a complex sentence structure?

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To combine sentences using a complex structure, use a dependent clause and an independent clause. For example: 'Although it was late, I finished my homework.'

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How do you combine sentences using a compound sentence structure?

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To combine sentences using a compound structure, connect two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to play outside, and my sister wanted to stay in.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. For example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. For example: 'I went to the store.'

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. For example: 'I wanted pizza; my friend wanted sushi.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improve writing flow, and enhance clarity and coherence.