Combining Sentences

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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.

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

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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.

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Combine these sentences into a Compound-Complex sentence: 1) Josslyn was 10 minutes late. 2) She ran to class. 3) Her presentation was today.

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

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

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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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