Combining Sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more sentences together to make one sentence that is clear and easy to understand.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How can you combine sentences using 'and'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'and' to show that both ideas are true. For example, 'I like apples. I like bananas.' becomes 'I like apples and bananas.'

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to make writing smoother and more interesting by reducing repetition.

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What is an example of combining sentences with 'to'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'to' to show purpose. For example, 'I study hard. I want to learn.' becomes 'I study hard to learn.'

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What does it mean to use a comma when combining sentences?

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A comma is used to separate two independent clauses when combined with a conjunction. For example, 'I like to read, and I like to write.'

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What is an example of combining sentences with 'as'?

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You can combine sentences using 'as' to show similarity or time. For example, 'The sun sets. The sky turns orange.' becomes 'The sun sets as the sky turns orange.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.