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.

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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 are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to improve the flow of writing, reduce repetition, and create more complex and interesting sentence structures.

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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. It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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How do you combine two independent clauses?

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Two independent clauses can be combined using a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'