Combining Sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more short sentences into one longer sentence to make writing clearer and more interesting.

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What is an example of combining sentences using a conjunction?

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Example: 'I like ice cream. I like cake.' can be combined to 'I like ice cream and cake.'

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What is a series in writing?

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A series is a list of three or more items or actions that can be combined into one sentence.

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How do you combine sentences using items in a series?

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You can combine sentences by listing the items with commas and using 'and' before the last item. Example: 'I have a cat. I have a dog. I have a fish.' becomes 'I have a cat, a dog, and a fish.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a series to make the sentence clear and easy to read.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a conjunction correctly?

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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How can you combine sentences to show cause and effect?

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You can use conjunctions like 'because' or 'so' to show cause and effect. 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 the difference between 'and' and 'but' in combining sentences?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' shows contrast. Example: 'I like apples and oranges.' vs. 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'

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What is an example of combining sentences with a dependent clause?

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Example: 'I will go to the store. I need to buy milk.' can be combined to 'I will go to the store because I need to buy milk.'