The Basic Rule:
* Use a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet) to connect two clauses with the same subject. The subject is only written once.
Examples:
1. Original: The cat ran away. It ate all of my lunch.
Combined: The cat ran away and ate all of my lunch.
2. Original: The dog barked loudly. He chased the squirrel.
Combined: The dog barked loudly and chased the squirrel.
3. Original: The car stopped suddenly. It swerved into the parking lot.
Combined: The car stopped suddenly and swerved into the parking lot.
Important Notes:
* Subject-Verb Agreement: Make sure the verb in each clause agrees with the subject.
* Clarity: If the combined sentence becomes too long or confusing, it's better to keep the sentences separate.
Let me know if you have more sentences you'd like to combine!