Grammar: 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 together to make one sentence that is clearer and more concise.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to show that both ideas are true. For example: 'I like apples. I like oranges.' becomes 'I like apples and oranges.'

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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You can combine sentences using 'but' to show a contrast between two ideas. For example: 'I wanted to play outside. It was raining.' becomes 'I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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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 has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How can you combine sentences with similar ideas?

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You can combine sentences with similar ideas by using a conjunction like 'and'. For example: 'I like to read. I like to write.' becomes 'I like to read and write.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to make writing clearer and more interesting by reducing repetition and connecting related ideas.

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

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You can combine sentences using 'or' to present choices. For example: 'Do you want pizza? Do you want pasta?' becomes 'Do you want pizza or pasta?'