COMBINING SENTENCES

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What is combining sentences?

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Combining sentences is the process of joining two or more sentences to create a single, more complex sentence.

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Why do we combine sentences?

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We combine sentences to make our writing clearer and more interesting by showing relationships between ideas.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 'or'.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'and'?

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Example: 'I like apples.' and 'I like oranges.' can be combined to 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'but'?

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Example: 'I wanted to go outside.' and 'It was raining.' can be combined to 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'because'?

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Example: 'I stayed home.' and 'I was sick.' can be combined to 'I stayed home because I was sick.'

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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.

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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 does not express a complete thought.