Joining Sentences Using Compound Sentence Parts and Phrases

How can the following sentences be joined together using compound sentence parts into one simple sentence?

Cork is used to make baseballs. Rubber is used , too. Yarn is also used.

• Cork is used to make baseballs, and rubber and yarn are also used.

• Cork , rubber , and yarn is used to make baseballs.

• Cork , rubber , and yarn are used to make baseballs.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How can the following sentences be joined together using compound sentence parts into one simple sentence?

Dogs can offer companionship for their owners. They can also provide protection.

• Dogs can offer companionship and provide protection for their owners.

• Dogs can offer companionship , and they can provide protection for their owners.

• Dogs can offer companionship for their owners and provided protection for their owners.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How can the following sentences be joined together using compound sentence parts into one simple sentence?

Modern city planners create maps with the help of computers. They also draw maps with the help of computers.

• Modern city planners create and draw maps with the help of computers.

• Modern city planners create maps, and they draw maps with the help of computers.

• Modern city planners create , and draw maps with the help of computers.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

How can the following sentences be joined together using compound sentence parts into one simple sentence?

Jasmine may win the race. On the other hand , Anna may win it.

• Jasmine may win the race , or Anna may win it.

• Jasmine or Anna may win the race.

• Jasmine , or Anna may win the race.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

How can the following sentences be joined together using a prepositional phrase into one simple sentence?

The house was abandoned. The house was located on the corner of Elm Street.

• The house , which was located on the corner of Elm Street , was abandoned.

• The house , located on the corner of Elm Street , was abandoned.

• The house on the corner of Elm Street was abandoned.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

How can the following sentences be joined together using a participle phrase into one simple sentence?

The emergency instructions were prepared by my mother. They were very useful.

• The emergency instructions that are prepared by my mother were very useful.

• The emergency instructions , prepared by my mother , were very useful.

• The emergency instructions by my mother were very useful.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

How can the following sentences be joined together using an appositive phrase into one simple sentence?

We listened to beautiful piano sonatas by Beethoven. He was a famous composer.

• We listened to beautiful piano sonatas by Beethoven , a famous composer.

• We listened to beautiful piano sonatas by Beethoven , who was a famous composer.

• Because he was a famous composer , we listened to beautiful piano sonatas by Beethoven.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How can the following sentences be joined together using an appositive phrase into one simple sentence?

Black Hawk was a member of the Sauk nation. He led the American Indian forces.

• Black Hawk , who was a member of the Sauk nation , led the American Indian forces.

• Black Hawk , a member of the Sauk nation , led the American Indian forces.

• Black Hawk was a member of the Sauk nation , who led the American Indian forces.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How can the following sentences be joined together using a participle phrase into one simple sentence? Choose all the correct answers.

The dog was barking noisily throughout the night. It kept the neighbors awake.

• The dog that was barking noisily throughout the night kept the neighbors awake.

• Barking noisily throughout the night , the dog kept the neighbors awake.

• The dog , barking noisily throughout the night , kept the neighbors awake.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

How can the following sentences be joined together using a prepositional phrase into one simple sentence?

The parrot spoke three words to my mother. The parrot was in the brass cage.

• The parrot that was in the brass cage spoke three words to my mother.

• The parrot spoke three words to my mother in the brass cage.

• The parrot in the brass cage spoke three words to my mother.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A