combining sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more sentences together to make one sentence that conveys the same meaning.

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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', and 'yet'.

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What is the purpose of using 'but' in a sentence?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

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How can you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to add information. For example, 'I like apples. I like oranges.' becomes 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day.'?

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The sun is shining, and it is a beautiful day.

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'I wanted to play outside. It started to rain.'?

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.

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What does 'yet' indicate when combining sentences?

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'Yet' indicates a surprising contrast between two statements.

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'She loves to read. She doesn't have time.'?

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She loves to read, yet she doesn't have time.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'The dog barked. The cat ran away.'?

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The dog barked, and the cat ran away.