Combining Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How do you combine two simple sentences into one simple sentence?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a conjunction or by rephrasing them to create a single statement.

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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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How do you combine two sentences into a complex sentence?

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You can combine them by using subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'since', or 'when'.

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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.

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How do you combine two sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine them by using coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'although', 'because', or 'since'.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving writing style and clarity.

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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.