Combining Sentences

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means merging two or more sentences into a single, coherent sentence to improve clarity and flow.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, often connected by subordinating conjunctions like because, although, or since.

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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, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'although', 'because', or 'while'.

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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How can you combine sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

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You can combine sentences by using a coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses, for example: 'I like to read, and I enjoy writing.'

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How can you combine sentences using a subordinating conjunction?

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You can combine sentences by using a subordinating conjunction to connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, for example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.