Ways+to+combine+sentences

What are some ways to combine sentences?

**By using Coordinating Conjuctions:**
FANBOYS- For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Original- I passed in all of classes. I failed English. Combined- I passes in all of my classes, but i failed English.
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Tip # 1- When you combine three or more items in a series, remember to use commas to separate these items.

By using Semicolons:
Original- Combined-
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Tip # 2- When you decide to use semicolon to connect sentences, make sure that the sentences are very closely related and equally important.

By using Colons:
Original- I'll need to finish all my work during spring break. I need to finish my Grammar Guide, Industrial Revolution Project, and math homework. Combined- I need to finish the following work during the spring break:Grammar Guide, Industrial Revolution project, and math homework.
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Tip # 3- When one sentence names a series of items, you may want to use a colon to connect the series to another sentence.

By using Subordinating Conjuctions:

 * after || because || so that || where ||
 * although || even though || unless || wherever ||
 * as || if || until || whether ||
 * as soon as || since || when || while ||

Original- I do not have a good grade in Spanish. I didn't finish some of my work. Combined- I do not have a good grade in Spanish because I didn't finish some of my work.
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Tip # 4- When you start a sentence with a subordinate clause, put a comma after it.

Using Prepositional Phrases:

 * about || at || for || over ||
 * according to || below || from || past ||
 * across || between || in front of || to ||
 * after || by || near || under ||
 * against || down || off || up ||
 * around || during || on || with ||

Original: I bought food from a fast food restaurent. The restaurent near my house. Combined: I bought food from a fast food restaurent //near// my house.
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Original: I need to finish my work. I need to finish it in the spring break. Combined: I need to finish my work //during// spring break.

Tip # 5- Use Prepositional Phrases to combine sentences that are short.

Ex:
Original: I am not allowed to take my i-pod to school. My I-pod was a gift from my dad. Combined: I am not allowed to take my i-pod, a gift from my dad to school.

Tip # 6-When you write a sentence that gives additional information, you can add it to an earlier sentence as an appositive phrase.

Using Adjective Clauses:
Adjective clauses usually begin with one of the following words. that where who whose when which whom

EX. Original: Kate wants to buy a new house. She likes small houses. Combined: Kate, //who// likes small houses, wants to buy a new house.

Original: I want to go to the park. The park is near our house. Combined: I want to go to the park, //which// is near our house.

Tip# 7- Adjective clauses allow you to describe a word in one sentence without using another sentence.