Combining Sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more short sentences into one longer sentence to make writing clearer and more concise.

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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 things that are related, often separated by commas.

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How do you combine sentences using items in a series?

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You can combine sentences by listing the items in a series, using commas to separate them, and connecting them with 'and' or 'or'.

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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 (like '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', 'so', and 'because'.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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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 and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'because', 'although', or 'when'.

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How do you combine sentences with a dependent clause?

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You can combine sentences by placing the dependent clause at the beginning or end of the independent clause, often using a comma.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to improve the flow of writing, reduce repetition, and make ideas clearer.

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What is an example of combining sentences using a conjunction?

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Example: 'I like to read. I also like to write.' can be combined to 'I like to read and write.'