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 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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What is the purpose of using 'and' in combining sentences?

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The word 'and' is used to add information or ideas together.

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What is the purpose of using 'but' in combining sentences?

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The word 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is the purpose of using 'or' in combining sentences?

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The word 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices.

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What is the purpose of using 'yet' in combining sentences?

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The word 'yet' is used to show a contrast that is surprising or unexpected.

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What is the purpose of using 'for' in combining sentences?

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The word 'for' is used to explain a reason or cause.

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What is the purpose of using 'nor' in combining sentences?

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The word 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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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.

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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.