Combining Sentences

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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

You can combine sentences by using conjunctions, relative pronouns, or by restructuring the sentences.

A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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.

Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more concise, and it can enhance the flow of ideas.

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.