Sentence variety and conjunctions

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What is sentence variety?

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Sentence variety refers to the use of different sentence structures and lengths to create a more engaging and interesting writing style.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words together. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', 'because', 'since', and 'unless'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and'. It connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect ideas, making sentences more complex and allowing for clearer relationships between thoughts.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts or shows a difference between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'since' imply in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'since' can imply a reason (because) or a time reference (from a specific point in the past until now).

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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