Sentence Combining

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of taking two or more sentences and joining them together to create a more complex or concise sentence.

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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.

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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 use commas in a compound sentence?

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You use a comma before the conjunction that joins the two independent clauses.

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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.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to improve writing by making it more varied and interesting, and it can also clarify relationships between ideas.

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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, we decided to go for a walk.