practice with combining sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which cannot stand alone.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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How do you combine sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

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To combine sentences using a coordinating conjunction, identify the independent clauses and connect them with a conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but').

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What is an example of combining sentences with a subordinating conjunction?

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An example is: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' Here, 'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of using items in a series?

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Using items in a series allows you to combine multiple related ideas into a single, concise sentence, improving clarity.

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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 conjunctions.