Combining Sentences

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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 conjunction (such as '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', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine two sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine two sentences by placing 'and' between them. For example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to join independent clauses with conjunctions, and to set off introductory elements or non-essential information.

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How do you correctly punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence should be punctuated with a comma before the conjunction that joins the independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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You can combine sentences by placing 'but' between them. For example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'