Combining Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'Ashlynn and Savannah like cake.'

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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. Example: 'I love math, but science is my favorite!'

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

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How do you combine sentences?

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You can combine sentences by using conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or') or by restructuring the sentences to create a single sentence.

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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', 'or'.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to make writing clearer and more concise, allowing for smoother flow of ideas.

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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. Example: 'My mom made pizza.'

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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. Example: 'because I was hungry'.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'William ran a mile, and drank lots of water.'

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'