Sentence Combining

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of merging two or more sentences into a single, more complex sentence to improve clarity and flow.

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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. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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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', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create variety in writing, improve readability, and convey ideas more effectively.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because she loves to read.'

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect two related ideas. Example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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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. Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'