Combining Sentences for Clarity
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of combining sentences?
Back
To enhance clarity and coherence in writing by reducing repetition and improving flow.
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a compound sentence?
Back
A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).
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CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a subordinating conjunction?
Back
A word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause (e.g., because, although, since, unless).
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you combine sentences using a participial phrase?
Back
By using a verb form ending in -ing or -ed to create a phrase that adds information to the main clause.
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CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of combining sentences with a participial phrase?
Back
"Running quickly, Maria caught the bus." (Combines "Maria ran quickly" and "Maria caught the bus.")
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CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.8.1A
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