Combining Sentences

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What is combining sentences?

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Combining sentences is the process of joining two or more simple sentences to create a more complex sentence, making writing clearer and more interesting.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right next to it.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that provides context or background information for the main part of the sentence, often setting the stage for what follows.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect them, ensuring that the subjects and verbs agree in number.

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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').

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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, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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 and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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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 and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.