Combining Sentences

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What is combining sentences?

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Combining sentences means joining two or more sentences together to make a single sentence that conveys the same meaning.

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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 (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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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 do you combine sentences with the same subject?

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You can combine sentences with the same subject by using 'and'. For example, 'Frank likes oranges' and 'Mary likes oranges' can be combined to 'Frank and Mary like oranges.'

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How do you combine sentences with different subjects?

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You can combine sentences with different subjects by using 'and' or 'but'. For example, 'Dad cooks supper' and 'Dad washes dishes' can be combined to 'Dad cooks supper and washes dishes.'

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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. It has a subject and a verb.

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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. It usually starts with a subordinating conjunction like 'because' or 'although'.

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

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A comma is used before a conjunction when combining two independent clauses. For example, 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is an example of a sentence that cannot be combined?

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Sentences that have conflicting information cannot be combined meaningfully. For example, 'Frank likes oranges' and 'Frank does not like oranges' cannot be combined into a single true statement.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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The purpose of combining sentences is to make writing clearer and more concise, and to improve the flow of ideas.