ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills

ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills focuses on assessing and improving students' understanding of sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.

Sentence Structure FundamentalsGrammar EssentialsPunctuation Power
Combining Sentences EffectivelyIdentifying and Correcting Sentence ErrorsAdvanced Punctuation Usage
Writing Clear Emails and MessagesEffective Social Media WritingWriting for School Assignments
Reading the Whole SentenceEliminating Wrong Answers
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Advanced Topics

Combining Sentences Effectively

Creating Variety and Flow

Combining sentences helps avoid choppy writing and creates a smoother flow. You can use conjunctions, semicolons, or relative clauses to join ideas.

Techniques

  • Coordinating conjunctions: Use words like "and," "but," or "so" to join sentences.
  • Semicolons: Connect closely related sentences.
  • Relative clauses: Add extra information with words like "who," "which," or "that."

Why Combine Sentences?

Combining sentences can make your writing more interesting and easier to read. It also helps you show relationships between ideas.

Real-World Application

In essays, reports, and even emails, combining sentences can make your arguments stronger and your writing more engaging.

Examples

  • She loves music, and he enjoys art.

  • The car, which was red, sped down the street.

In a Nutshell

Combining sentences improves flow and clarity.

Key Terms

Conjunction
A word used to connect clauses or sentences.
Relative Clause
A clause that adds extra information to a sentence.
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Identifying and Correcting Sentence Errors