Combining Sentences Light

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Combine the ideas: 1) The tree branch fell on the roof. 2) The roof was leaking. 3) We repaired the roof.

Back

We repaired the roof after a falling branch caused it to leak.

Front

Combine the ideas: 1) Josslyn was 10 minutes late. 2) She ran to class. 3) Her presentation was today.

Back

Josslyn was 10 minutes late, so she ran to class because her presentation was today.

Front

Combine the ideas of these sentences: 1) I have three favorite foods. 2) One is pizza. 3) One is steak. 4) One is brussel sprouts.

Back

My three favorite foods are pizza, steak, and brussel sprouts.

Front

Combine the ideas: 1) The test was hard. 2) The test was in math class.

Back

The math test was hard.

Front

Combine these sentences: 1) Even though they are uncomfortable. 2) Safety goggles should be worn at all times.

Back

Even though they are uncomfortable, safety goggles should be worn at all times.

Front

Combine the ideas: 1) A lot of kids wore sturdy shoes. 2) They wore them for the fourth-grade class hike.

Back

For the fourth-grade class hike, a lot of kids wore sturdy shoes.

Front

Combine the ideas: 1) My cat is yellow. 2) My dog is brown. Options: My cat is yellow, so my dog is brown. My cat is yellow, for my dog is brown. My cat is yellow, and my dog is brown. My cat is yellow, or my dog is brown.

Back

My cat is yellow, and my dog is brown.

Front

Combine the ideas: 1) The boy slipped. 2) He broke his wrist.

Back

The boy slipped, and he broke his wrist.

Front

Combine the ideas: 1) I eat lunch. 2) I eat a sandwich. Options: I eat lunch, and I eat a sandwich. I eat lunch, yet I eat a sandwich. I eat lunch, but I eat a sandwich. I eat lunch, or I eat a sandwich.

Back

I eat lunch, and I eat a sandwich.

Front

Combine the ideas: 1) You can complain. 2) You can clean your room.

Back

You can complain, or you can clean your room.