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 the 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 'or'.

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What is the purpose of using 'and' when combining sentences?

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Using 'and' indicates that both ideas are equally important and related.

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What is the purpose of using 'but' when combining sentences?

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Using 'but' shows a contrast between two ideas.

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How can you combine sentences that share a common subject?

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You can combine them by using 'and' or 'or' to connect the verbs or phrases.

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

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Example: 'The dog barked. The cat meowed.' becomes 'The dog barked and the cat meowed.'

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

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Example: 'It was raining. We went outside.' becomes 'It was raining, but we went outside.'

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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 an example of a compound sentence?

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.