Combining Sentences

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What is combining sentences?

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

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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 grouped together in a sentence.

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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 with commas and using 'and' before the last item.

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Example of combining sentences using items in a series: 'I like apples. I like bananas. I like oranges.'

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I like apples, bananas, and oranges.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a series.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose is to make writing more concise and to improve flow.

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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.

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Example of a compound sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk. It was raining.'

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

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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 a simple sentence?

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