Combining Sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more short sentences into one longer sentence to make writing clearer and more concise.

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What is an item in a series?

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An item in a series refers to a list of three or more things that can be combined into one sentence using commas.

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How do you combine sentences using items in a series?

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You can combine sentences by listing the items with commas and using 'and' before the last item.

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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 'or'.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to improve the flow of writing and to avoid repetition.

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What is an example of combining sentences with a conjunction?

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Example: 'I like apples. I like oranges.' can be combined to 'I like apples and oranges.'

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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.

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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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 and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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How do you combine sentences with a dependent clause?

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You can combine sentences by placing the dependent clause before or after the independent clause, often using a comma.