Combining Sentences

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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine two sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine two sentences by placing a comma before 'and' and then adding the second sentence. Example: 'I like apples, and I like oranges.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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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. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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You can combine sentences by placing a comma before 'but' and then adding the second sentence. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences and improve the flow of writing.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'