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 together to make a single, clearer sentence.

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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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How can you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect them, for example: 'I like apples. I like oranges.' becomes 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is an example of combining sentences with a comma?

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An example is: 'I went to the park, and I played soccer.'

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What is an item in a series?

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An item in a series refers to a list of three or more items that can be combined into one sentence.

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How do you combine items in a series?

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You list the items and separate them with commas, using 'and' before the last item. For example: 'I have a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.'

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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 and usually starts with a subordinating conjunction like 'because' or 'although'.

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How can you combine a dependent clause with an independent clause?

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You can combine them by placing the dependent clause before or after the independent clause. For example: 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.'

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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 and more concise, avoiding repetition.

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

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An example is: 'I will go to the store if I have time.'