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. 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 an example of combining sentences with 'but'?

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You can use 'but' to show contrast. For example, 'I like ice cream. I don't like chocolate.' becomes 'I like ice cream but I don't like chocolate.'

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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 needs an independent clause to make sense.

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How do you combine sentences with similar subjects?

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You can combine sentences with similar subjects by using a conjunction. For example, 'The cat sleeps. The cat eats.' becomes 'The cat sleeps and eats.'

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What is an example of combining sentences about animals?

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For example, 'Dogs bark. Dogs are friendly.' can be combined to 'Dogs bark and are friendly.'

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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.