Combining Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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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, often connected by subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'when', or 'although'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by adding 'and' between them to show that both ideas are true.

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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.

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

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'So' is used to indicate a result or consequence of the first clause.

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What is the difference between a dependent and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means to join two or more sentences into one to make the writing clearer and more concise.