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 writing clearer and more concise.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is an example of combining sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is an example of combining sentences using items in a series?

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to improve the flow of writing and makes it more interesting.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.