Combining Sentences

Front

Combine these sentences with an Appositive Phrase: Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.

Back

Orson Wells, a famous actor and film director, produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Combine these sentences as a Complex sentence: 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.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Combine these sentences into a Compound-Complex sentence: 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.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Combine these sentences into a Compound sentence: 1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council. 2) Something must have happened.

Back

I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, so something must have happened.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

Combine these sentences into a Compound sentence:
1) I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try.
2) It is very frustrating. 

Back

I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try; it is very frustrating. 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the best way to combine these sentences using a List?
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 these sentences into a complex sentence: 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.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 8 and 9? (8) I sat on my front step. (9) I looked across the street.

Back

I sat on my front step and looked across the street.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the correct way to write sentences 8 and 9? (8) This means he can go to the mall. (9) Whenever he wants.

Back

This means he can go to the mall whenever he wants.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What is the correct way to write sentences 8 and 9? (8) In Africa they were prized by their owners. (9) Because of their hunting skills.

Back

In Africa they were prized by their owners because of their hunting skills.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F