Combining Sentences Flashcard

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them. Examples include 'after', 'because', 'although', and 'when'.

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Combine the sentences: 'She ate dinner.' 'She went to bed.' using a subordinating conjunction.

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After she ate dinner, she went to bed.

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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 (such as 'and', 'but', 'or').

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Combine the sentences: 'The phone was ringing.' 'Joseph answered it.' using a coordinating conjunction.

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The phone was ringing, so Joseph answered it.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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Combine the sentences: 'Sara likes to swim.' 'She also likes to play tennis.' using a coordinating conjunction.

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Sara likes to swim, and she also likes to play tennis.

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'Jack swung the bat.' 'He missed the ball.'?

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Jack swung the bat, yet he missed the ball.

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Which sentence is correct? 'I wanted to go to school today, but I was too tired.' or 'I wanted to go to school today but I was too tired.'?

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I wanted to go to school today, but I was too tired.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex and meaningful sentences.

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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.