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 (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more concise, allowing for smoother flow and better understanding.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect two related ideas. For example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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 is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'because', 'although', or 'when'.

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What is an example of using items in a series?

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An example of using items in a series is: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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

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