What is a complex sentence?
Combining Sentences

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5th - 6th Grade
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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 compound sentence?
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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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How can you combine sentences effectively?
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You can combine sentences by using conjunctions, commas, or restructuring the sentences to create a more fluid statement.
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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, reduce repetition, and create more complex and interesting sentence structures.
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.
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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.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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