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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 (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in sentence combining?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and does not contain any dependent clauses.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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Use 'and' to connect two related ideas or actions in a compound sentence.

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How do you combine sentences using 'but'?

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Use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas or actions in a compound sentence.

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What is the best way to combine sentences?

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The best way to combine sentences is to ensure clarity and maintain the original meaning while using appropriate conjunctions.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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

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What is an example of a simple sentence?

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The dog barked.