Combining Sentences for Clarity

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To enhance clarity and coherence in writing by connecting related ideas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How can you combine sentences using 'and'?

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Use 'and' to connect two related independent clauses, indicating that both ideas are true.

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How can you combine sentences using 'but'?

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Use 'but' to connect two independent clauses that present contrasting ideas.

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What is the effect of using 'so' in sentence combination?

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'So' indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between two independent clauses.

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What is the effect of using 'because' in sentence combination?

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'Because' introduces a reason for the action in the independent clause.

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What is a complex sentence?

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