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 into one to make writing clearer and more concise.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'and'?

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I like apples, and I like oranges.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'but'?

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

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'so'?

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It was cold, so I wore a jacket.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'when'?

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I will call you when I get home.

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What is an example of combining sentences using items in a series?

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For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and juice.

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What is the purpose of using commas when combining sentences?

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Commas help separate ideas and make the sentence easier to read.

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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.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually starts with a subordinating conjunction.