Combining Sentences

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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. For example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. For example: 'Because I was tired.'

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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. For example: 'I went to the store.'

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences using 'and' to show that two ideas are related. For example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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You can combine sentences using 'but' to show contrast between two ideas. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction. For example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. For example: 'When we went to the store.'

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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 conjunctions. For example: 'I love to read I have many books.'