STAAR Combining Sentences-Exit Ticket

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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 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 'so'.

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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 the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more concise by reducing repetition.

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

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Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.'

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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.'

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

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Example: 'It was cold, so I wore a jacket.'

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To revise a sentence means to change it to improve clarity, grammar, or style.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction, a semicolon, or by separating it into two sentences.