Combining Sentences

What is combining sentences?

• Combining sentences is the process of joining two or more sentences to make a single, clearer sentence.

• Combining sentences involves breaking down complex sentences into simpler ones.

• Combining sentences is the act of using more punctuation in a sentence.

• Combining sentences means writing multiple paragraphs in a single sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A sentence that is always a question.

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

• Do you want pizza or pasta?

• Do you want pizza and pasta?

• Do you want pizza?

• Do you want pasta?

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

• To make writing clearer and more concise, helping the reader understand the ideas better.

• To add more complexity to the writing style.

• To increase the length of the text without adding value.

• To confuse the reader with multiple ideas in one sentence.

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What is an example of omitting repeated information?

• The clothes have not been washed or folded yet.

• The clothes have not been washed yet. The clothes have not been folded yet.

• The clothes are dirty and need to be cleaned.

• The clothes are still in the laundry basket.

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What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

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

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

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How do you combine sentences with contrasting ideas?

• You can combine sentences with contrasting ideas using 'and'.

• You can combine sentences with contrasting ideas using 'but'.

• You can combine sentences with contrasting ideas using 'or'.

• You can combine sentences with contrasting ideas using 'so'.

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How can you combine sentences that express the same action?

• You can combine sentences by using 'but'.

• You can combine sentences that express the same action by using 'and'.

• You can combine sentences by using 'or'.

• You can combine sentences by using a semicolon.

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What is a simple way to combine two sentences?

• Using a semicolon to separate them.

• Using a conjunction to connect them.

• Rewriting one sentence as a question.

• Adding an adjective to one of the sentences.

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What is the benefit of using varied sentence structures?

• It makes writing more interesting and engaging for the reader.

• It simplifies the writing process.

• It reduces the length of the text.

• It eliminates the need for punctuation.

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