Combining Sentences

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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 writing clearer and more concise.

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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', and 'because'.

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Give an example of combining sentences using 'and'.

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Jake did his homework, and he walked the dog.

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What is the purpose of using 'so' in a sentence?

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'So' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating that one action is the result of another.

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How can 'but' be used to combine sentences?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas, for example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What does 'if' indicate in a sentence?

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'If' introduces a condition that must be met for something else to happen, for example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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What is an example of combining sentences with 'or'?

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You can go to Grandma's house, or you can go to Uncle Fred's cabin.

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What does 'although' express in a sentence?

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'Although' introduces a contrast or exception, for example: 'Although it was cold, we went for a walk.'

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How do you combine sentences using 'because'?

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'Because' is used to explain the reason for something, for example: 'I stayed home because I was sick.'

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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.