Combining Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two independent clauses using a conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'or'. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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. For example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase is a group of words that comes before the main clause and provides context. For example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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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. For example: 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.'

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Ouch!', and 'Hooray!'.

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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. For example: 'The cat is sleeping. The dog is barking.' becomes 'The cat is sleeping and the dog is barking.'

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What is the correct verb form for plural subjects?

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When the subject is plural, use the plural form of the verb. For example: 'The dogs bark.' (not 'barks').

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What is the purpose of punctuation in combined sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of combined sentences. For example, commas are used before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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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 conjunctions. For example: 'I love to read I have many books.'