Sentence Combining Quiz for Students

Combine the sentences: Okonkwo was well-known for his strength and success. He had defeated Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling match.

• Okonkwo was well-known for his strength and success, so he defeated Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling match.

• Okonkwo was well-known for his strength and success because he had defeated Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling match.

• Okonkwo was well-known for his strength and success, and he had defeated Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling match.

• Okonkwo was well-known for his strength and success, but he had defeated Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling match.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Combine the sentences: The people of Umuofia respected Okonkwo. They feared his fiery temper.

• The people of Umuofia respected Okonkwo, yet they feared his fiery temper.

• The people of Umuofia respected Okonkwo because they feared his fiery temper.

• The people of Umuofia respected Okonkwo, so they feared his fiery temper.

• The people of Umuofia respected Okonkwo or they feared his fiery temper.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Combine the sentences: Okonkwo’s father, Unoka, was a talented musician. He was also known for being lazy.

• Okonkwo’s father, Unoka, was a talented musician because he was also known for being lazy.

• Okonkwo’s father, Unoka, was a talented musician and also known for being lazy.

• Okonkwo’s father, Unoka, was a talented musician, but he was also known for being lazy.

• Okonkwo’s father, Unoka, was a talented musician unless he was also known for being lazy.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the sentences: Unoka owed debts to many people. He did not feel ashamed of his situation.

• Unoka owed debts to many people, for he did not feel ashamed of his situation.

• Unoka owed debts to many people, and he did not feel ashamed of his situation.

• Unoka owed debts to many people, but he did not feel ashamed of his situation.

• Unoka owed debts to many people because he did not feel ashamed of his situation.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the sentences: Okonkwo worked tirelessly on his farm. He wanted to provide for his family.

• Okonkwo worked tirelessly on his farm because he wanted to provide for his family.

• Okonkwo worked tirelessly on his farm, so he wanted to provide for his family.

• Okonkwo worked tirelessly on his farm, but he wanted to provide for his family.

• Okonkwo worked tirelessly on his farm, or he wanted to provide for his family.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the sentences: Ikemefuna was sent to live with Okonkwo’s family. He was a peace offering from another village.

• Ikemefuna was sent to live with Okonkwo’s family, for he was a peace offering from another village.

• Ikemefuna was sent to live with Okonkwo’s family, and he was a peace offering from another village.

• Ikemefuna was sent to live with Okonkwo’s family, but he was a peace offering from another village.

• Ikemefuna was sent to live with Okonkwo’s family unless he was a peace offering from another village.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the sentences: Okonkwo resented his father’s weaknesses. He worked hard to avoid being like him.

• Okonkwo resented his father’s weaknesses because he worked hard to avoid being like him.

• Okonkwo resented his father’s weaknesses, but he worked hard to avoid being like him.

• Okonkwo resented his father’s weaknesses, so he worked hard to avoid being like him.

• Okonkwo resented his father’s weaknesses, for he worked hard to avoid being like him.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the sentences: Nwoye enjoyed the stories his mother told. He listened to them every evening.

• Nwoye enjoyed the stories his mother told, so he listened to them every evening.

• Nwoye enjoyed the stories his mother told, but he listened to them every evening.

• Nwoye enjoyed the stories his mother told because he listened to them every evening.

• Nwoye enjoyed the stories his mother told, or he listened to them every evening.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the sentences: The people of Umuofia gathered for important decisions. They respected the Oracle.

• The people of Umuofia gathered for important decisions because they respected the Oracle.

• The people of Umuofia gathered for important decisions, so they respected the Oracle.

• The people of Umuofia gathered for important decisions, and they respected the Oracle.

• The people of Umuofia gathered for important decisions, but they respected the Oracle.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the sentences: Okonkwo’s household was always busy. He expected everyone to work hard.

• Okonkwo’s household was always busy because he expected everyone to work hard.

• Okonkwo’s household was always busy, so he expected everyone to work hard.

• Okonkwo’s household was always busy, and he expected everyone to work hard.

• Okonkwo’s household was always busy, but he expected everyone to work hard.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A