Combining Sentences

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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 conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine two sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine two sentences by connecting them with 'and' to show that both ideas are true. For example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in compound sentences?

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Commas are used in compound sentences to separate the independent clauses, especially before the conjunction. 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 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.

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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You can combine sentences using 'but' to show contrast between two ideas. For example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses 'or'?

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An example of a sentence using 'or' is: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

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What is the role of punctuation in combining sentences?

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Punctuation, such as commas, helps clarify the meaning of combined sentences and indicates pauses or breaks in thought.