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, often to improve clarity and flow.

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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 the sentences 'I like ice cream.' and 'I like cake.'?

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You can combine them by saying 'I like ice cream and cake.'

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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 independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually starts with a subordinating conjunction like 'because' or 'although'.

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How do you combine 'The cat is sleeping.' and 'The dog is barking.'?

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You can say 'The cat is sleeping while the dog is barking.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing more interesting and less choppy.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and'.