Combining Sentences-CT

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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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, which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine two sentences into a compound sentence?

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To combine two sentences into a compound sentence, you can use a coordinating conjunction to connect the two independent clauses.

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How do you combine two sentences into a simple sentence?

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To combine two sentences into a simple sentence, you can merge the ideas into one independent clause.

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How do you combine two sentences into a complex sentence?

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To combine two sentences into a complex sentence, you can use a subordinating conjunction to connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving writing style and clarity.