Sentence Structure Practice

Front

Change this sentence: Sarah went to the store but she could not find the apricot jam.

Back

A. Sarah went to the store, but she could not find the apricot jam.

Front

Combine: John needed to do his homework. He played video games the rest of the afternoon.

Back

Although John needed to do his homework, he played video games the rest of the afternoon.

Front

Historians say Northern Europeans chewed birch bark for enjoyment, medicinal use, and teeth cleaning.

Back

Chewed birch bark for enjoyment, medicinal use, and teeth cleaning.

Front

Combine: William Wrigley was a soap manufacturer. He brought gum to the masses with clever marketing.

Back

William Wrigley was a soap manufacturer, allowing him to sell gum while selling soap.

Front

Revise: Other businessmen who tried new ways to make the product fun picked up on the success of his gum.

Back

B. Other businessmen picked up on the success of his gum and tried new ways to make the product fun.