Combining sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more sentences into one to make the writing clearer and more concise.

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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 complex sentence?

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

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

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Example: 'The cat is sleeping. The dog is barking.' becomes 'The cat is sleeping and the dog is barking.'

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

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Example: 'It is raining. I want to go outside.' becomes 'It is raining but I want to go outside.'

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

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Example: 'I was tired. I went to bed early.' becomes 'I went to bed early because I was tired.'

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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.