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 it 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. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How can you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect two related ideas. For example, 'I like apples. I like oranges.' becomes 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to make writing smoother and more interesting by reducing repetition.

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What is an example of combining sentences with a purpose?

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Example: 'The dog barks. The dog runs.' can be combined to 'The dog barks and runs.'

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What does it mean to use a phrase to combine sentences?

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Using a phrase means adding extra information to connect two ideas, like 'to' or 'with'. For example, 'She sings. She dances.' can become 'She sings and dances.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'to'?

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Example: 'I go to the park. I play.' can be combined to 'I go to the park to play.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of 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 play outside, but it started to rain.'

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How do you combine sentences that have the same subject?

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You can combine them by using 'and' or 'or'. For example, 'Tom likes soccer. Tom likes basketball.' becomes 'Tom likes soccer and basketball.'