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 into one to make the writing clearer and more interesting.

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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 ideas. For example, 'I like apples. I like oranges.' becomes 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to make writing smoother and to show how ideas are related.

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What is an example of combining sentences with 'to'?

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For example, 'I run. I want to be healthy.' can be combined as 'I run to be healthy.'

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What does it mean to use a comma when combining sentences?

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A comma is used before a conjunction when combining two independent clauses. For example, 'I like to swim, and I like to run.'

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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. It needs an independent clause to make sense.

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How can you combine sentences using 'because'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'because' to show a reason. For example, 'I was tired. I went to bed early.' becomes 'I went to bed early because I was tired.'

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What is an example of combining sentences with 'but'?

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For example, 'I like ice cream. I don't like chocolate.' can be combined as 'I like ice cream, but I don't like chocolate.'