Combining Sentences and Sentence Types

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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. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and interesting writing, improving flow and coherence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the sentence type: 'When it rains, I stay inside.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because I was tired...'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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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 conjunctions.