Combining Simple Sentences Worksheet

Are you a language arts teacher searching for a resource to help your students improve their writing skills? Look no further! Introducing our combining simple sentences worksheet, designed to assist students in developing their understanding of sentence structure and the concept of combining two or more independent clauses into a single, cohesive sentence.

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What is a simple sentence?

A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, without any subordinate clauses or additional information.

What are some examples of simple sentences?

My cat sleeps all day." "The sun is shining." "I like to read books." "She dances gracefully." "The dog barks loudly.

How can you combine two simple sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

You can combine two simple sentences using a coordinating conjunction such as "and," "but," or "or." For example, "She went to the store" and "She bought some fruits" can be combined as "She went to the store and bought some fruits.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

A coordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. Common coordinating conjunctions include "and," "but," "or," "for," "yet," and "so." These conjunctions are used to join two or more elements in a sentence to create a compound sentence.

Provide some examples of coordinating conjunctions.

Some examples of coordinating conjunctions include "and," "but," "or," "for," "nor," "so," and "yet." These conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

How can you combine two simple sentences using a subordinating conjunction?

You can combine two simple sentences using a subordinating conjunction by introducing one sentence as a subordinate clause. For example, "I went to the store" and "I bought some fruits" can be combined as "I went to the store and bought some fruits.

What is a subordinating conjunction?

A subordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that connects a dependent (subordinate) clause to an independent clause in a sentence. It shows the relationship between the two clauses, with the dependent clause typically providing additional information that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Examples of subordinating conjunctions include "because," "although," "while," "if," and "since.

Give some examples of subordinating conjunctions.

Some examples of subordinating conjunctions include "although," "because," "if," "since," "after," "while," "until," and "before." These conjunctions are used to introduce dependent clauses and help to show the relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause in a sentence.

How can you combine two simple sentences using a semicolon?

You can combine two simple sentences using a semicolon by placing the semicolon between the two independent clauses without any conjunctions.

Give an example of combining two simple sentences using a semicolon.

I went for a run this morning; it was a beautiful day outside.