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 to make the writing clearer and more concise.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent 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 connect two related ideas. For example, 'I like apples. I like oranges.' becomes 'I like apples and oranges.'

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How can you combine sentences using 'because'?

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You can combine sentences by using 'because' to show cause and effect. For example, 'He was late. He missed the bus.' becomes 'He was late because he missed the bus.'

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What is a semicolon used for in combining sentences?

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A semicolon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

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What is an example of combining sentences with a semicolon?

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An example is: 'I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside.'

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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 conjunction.