COMBINING SENTENCES

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What is combining sentences?

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Combining sentences is the process of joining two or more sentences to make a single, more complex sentence.

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Why do we combine sentences?

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We combine sentences to make our writing clearer and more interesting by showing relationships between ideas.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined by a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but').

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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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Give an example of combining two simple sentences using 'and'.

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I like ice cream. I like cake. Combined: I like ice cream and I like cake.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How can you combine sentences that share a common subject?

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You can combine them by using a conjunction. For example: 'My brother likes soccer. My sister likes soccer.' Combined: 'My brother and sister like soccer.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.