Sentence Combining

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of joining two or more sentences to create a more complex and varied sentence structure, improving the flow and clarity of writing.

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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 in structure. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' indicate?

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The coordinating conjunction 'for' indicates a reason or cause, similar to 'because'.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun next to it, usually set off by commas.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the party.'

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The error is a missing comma after '64'. It should be: 'My dad, who is 64, is not coming to the party.'

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Provide an example of a correct use of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a correct use of a coordinating conjunction is: 'The sky is blue, and the grass is green.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in complex sentences?

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Commas are used in complex sentences to separate clauses, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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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 the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects equal parts of a sentence, while a subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.