Sentence Structure

How should these two sentences be combined?
There is no school next week.
We should go to the beach.

• There is no school next week, we should go to the beach.

• There is no school next week we should go to the beach.

• There is no school next week so we should go to the beach.

• There is no school next week, so we should go to the beach.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?

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

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

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

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

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?

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

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

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

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

Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte is delicious.

• Sentence Fragment

• Complete Sentence

What is the best way to combine these sentences in a Complex sentence?

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

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

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

• Sentences 7 and 8 are correct.

What is the BEST way to combine these sentences?

• The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, and stared at me with his beady red eyes.

• The creepy monster growled loudly and took one step towards me and stared at me with his beady red eyes.

• The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, stared at me with his beady red eyes.

• The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, or stared at me with his beady red eyes.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• The meeting was straight to the point, John was uneasy about it, he was unable to understand why he was there.

• The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it, and he was unable to understand why he was there.

• The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it; he was unable to understand why he was there.

• None of the above

Which of the following is the best sentence?

• She waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

• As she waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

• Waiting in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

• As she waited in line for the movie she was getting frustrated.

What is the best way to write the sentence?

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.

• Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• As it is.

Choose the BEST sentence variation for this paragraph. Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. He always dreamt of becoming a pro athlete. Johnny looks up to his father, who won multiple gold medals at track meets.

• No change is necessary.

• With much anticipation, Johnny prepared himself for a victorious win. After many years of training, he knew that maintaining a consistent pace was the key component to becoming a pro athlete like his father.

• Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. He always dreamt of becoming a pro-athlete. His father is a professional athlete.

• Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. Johnny always dreamt of becoming a pro athlete. He wants to a professional athlete like his father.