Dear Mr. Winston: Grammar

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What is the best way to combine two independent clauses?

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Use a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) with a comma before it.

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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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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is the function of a comma in compound sentences?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

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What is the best way to combine sentences that express contrasting ideas?

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Use a coordinating conjunction like 'but' or 'yet' to combine the sentences.

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

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Using 'because' introduces a reason or explanation for the action in the independent clause.

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What is the role of transitional phrases in writing?

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Transitional phrases help to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing.