Combine, Reduce, & Expand Sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more sentences into one to make the writing smoother and more coherent.

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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 conjunction (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', 'for', and 'nor'.

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What does it mean to reduce sentences?

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Reducing sentences means making them shorter and more concise while still conveying the same meaning.

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What is an example of reducing a sentence?

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Instead of saying 'The cat that is black is on the mat', you can reduce it to 'The black cat is on the mat'.

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What is an example of expanding a sentence?

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Instead of saying 'The dog barked', you can expand it to 'The big brown dog barked loudly at the mailman'.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to improve the flow of writing and to make it more interesting and easier to read.

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What is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

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An example of a compound-complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed the fresh air.'