Combining sentences

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What is combining sentences?

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Combining sentences is the process of merging two or more sentences into one to improve clarity and flow.

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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.

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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How do you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to connect two related ideas, forming a compound sentence.

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How do you combine sentences using 'because'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'because' to show cause and effect, forming a complex sentence.

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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 coordinating conjunction.

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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 of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.