Sentence Combining

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of joining two or more sentences to create a more complex and varied sentence structure.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase begins with a participle and includes any modifiers or complements. It acts as an adjective in a sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'for', 'nor', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the correct use of a semi-colon?

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A semi-colon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' mean?

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The coordinating conjunction 'for' means 'because' and is used to explain reasons.

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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 coordinating conjunction or a semi-colon.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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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.