Combining Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause. It expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb. Example: 'I wrote a novel.'

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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 (like 'and', 'but', or 'or'). Example: 'I love math, but science is my favorite.'

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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. Example: 'Although I love math, science is my favorite subject.'

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How do you combine sentences?

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You can combine sentences by using conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') or by restructuring the sentences to create a single sentence that conveys the same meaning.

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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', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more concise. It can also add variety to writing and improve flow.

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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. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'because I love math'.

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What is an example of combining two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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

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What is an example of combining two simple sentences into a complex sentence?

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Example: 'I like ice cream. It is my favorite dessert.' can be combined into 'I like ice cream because it is my favorite dessert.'