Sentence Combining

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What is sentence combining?

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

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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 items that are combined into one sentence, usually separated by commas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often introduced by a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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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How do you combine sentences using items in a series?

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You list the items in a series and separate them with commas, using 'and' before the last item.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing more fluid and interesting, reducing repetition and improving clarity.

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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.