combine sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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To combine sentences means to join two or more sentences into one sentence to make it clearer and more concise.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but').

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect them, like: 'The cat eats tacos and Luis eats tacos' becomes 'The cat and Luis eat tacos.'

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What is an example of combining sentences?

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Example: 'The girl drank lemonade. The girl was thirsty.' can be combined to 'The thirsty girl drank lemonade.'

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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What is a simple sentence?

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

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How can you combine sentences to show a relationship?

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You can use conjunctions to show relationships, like cause and effect: 'It was raining. I took an umbrella.' becomes 'It was raining, so I took an umbrella.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to make writing clearer, more interesting, and less repetitive.

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What is an example of a sentence that cannot be combined?

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Example: 'The cat eats tacos.' and 'The cat is a dog.' cannot be combined because they express different ideas.