Sentence Combining Practice

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of merging two or more sentences into a single, more complex sentence to improve clarity and flow.

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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 words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentence combining?

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Commas are used in sentence combining to separate independent clauses, items in a list, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is an example of a sentence that needs combining?

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'The sun set. The sky turned orange.' can be combined into 'The sun set, and the sky turned orange.'

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What is the effect of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences can enhance writing by making it more concise, varied, and engaging.

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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.