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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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To create more complex and varied sentences that improve writing flow and clarity.

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What conjunction is commonly used to combine sentences?

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'And' is a coordinating conjunction used to combine sentences.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine two independent clauses by placing 'and' between them.

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Example of combining sentences: 'The sun is shining.' 'It is a beautiful day.'

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'The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day.'

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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.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Example of a compound sentence using 'and': 'I like pizza.' 'I like pasta.'

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'I like pizza and I like pasta.'

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What punctuation is used before 'and' in a compound sentence?

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Typically, no punctuation is needed before 'and' unless combining more than two clauses.

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What is the difference between 'I was nervous and excited.' and 'I was nervous, and I was excited.'?

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The first is a more concise way to express the same idea, while the second emphasizes each clause.

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How can you avoid redundancy when combining sentences?

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Eliminate repeated subjects or phrases to make the sentence more concise.