Combining Sentences with Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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

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What is an example of combining sentences with verbs?

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Instead of saying 'The cat sleeps. The cat eats.' you can say 'The cat sleeps and eats.'

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What is the purpose of using 'and' in combined sentences?

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The word 'and' is used to connect two actions or ideas in a single sentence.

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How can you tell if a sentence is combined correctly?

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A correctly combined sentence should make sense and clearly express both ideas without unnecessary repetition.

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What is a simple way to combine sentences?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to link the actions or subjects.

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What is an example of a combined sentence?

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'Ariana cleans her room and wipes the shelves.' is a combined sentence.

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Why is it important to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing more fluid and easier to read.

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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' or 'but'.

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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.