Expand & Reduce Sentences

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What does it mean to expand a sentence?

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To expand a sentence means to add more details or information to it, making it longer and more descriptive.

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What does it mean to reduce a sentence?

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To reduce a sentence means to make it shorter by removing unnecessary words or combining ideas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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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How can you combine sentences effectively?

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You can combine sentences by using conjunctions, relative pronouns, or by rephrasing to include all necessary information.

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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.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is an example of expanding a sentence?

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Original: 'The dog barked.' Expanded: 'The big brown dog barked loudly at the mailman who was walking by.'

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What is an example of reducing a sentence?

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Original: 'The tall man walked quickly down the street.' Reduced: 'The man walked quickly.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.