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 into one sentence to make it clearer and more concise.

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What is a simple way to combine sentences?

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A simple way to combine sentences is to use connecting words like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'and'?

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Example: 'I like apples. I like oranges.' can be combined to 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'but'?

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Example: 'I like ice cream. I don't like chocolate.' can be combined to 'I like ice cream but I don't like chocolate.'

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What is an example of combining sentences using 'so'?

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Example: 'It was raining. I took an umbrella.' can be combined to 'It was raining, so I took an umbrella.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 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 and usually starts with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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Example: 'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.