Revising Sentences

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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 consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.

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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.

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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When should you use a comma with FANBOYS?

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Use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list to clarify the meaning.

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What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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How do you identify the verb in a sentence?

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The verb is the action word or state of being in a sentence; it tells what the subject does or is.