Combining Sentences Practice

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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 concise.

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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 'so'.

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What is the purpose of using 'and' in combining sentences?

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The word 'and' is used to add information or ideas together.

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What is the purpose of using 'but' in combining sentences?

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The word 'but' is used to show contrast or an exception between two ideas.

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What is the purpose of using 'so' in combining sentences?

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The word 'so' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship between two ideas.

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How do you combine sentences with the same subject?

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You can combine sentences with the same subject by using a conjunction and keeping the subject the same.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'and'?

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Example: 'I like apples. I like oranges.' can be combined to 'I like apples and oranges.'

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

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Example: 'I wanted to go outside. It was raining.' can be combined to 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'so'?

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Example: 'She studied hard. She passed the test.' can be combined to 'She studied hard, so she passed the test.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.