Combining Sentences

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What is the purpose of combining sentences in writing?

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To create more complex and fluid sentences that enhance clarity and coherence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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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 sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How can you combine sentences using a participial phrase?

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By using a verb form that ends in -ing or -ed to add information about the subject of the main clause.

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What is the effect of using relative clauses in sentence combination?

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They provide additional information about a noun without starting a new sentence.

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What is an example of combining sentences using a subordinating conjunction?

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Instead of saying 'He was tired. He went to bed.', you can say 'He went to bed because he was tired.'

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What is the role of punctuation in combining sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the relationship between combined sentences, such as using commas before conjunctions.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a semicolon to combine two independent clauses?

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'I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside.'