Mastering Sentence Combination Skills

As the sun began its descent, Sebastien and Dorian watched in awe. The sky transformed into a brilliant shade of orange, painting a mesmerizing picture that captivated their imaginations.

• Sebastien and Dorian watched the sun set, and the sky turned orange.

• As the sun set, the sky turned a brilliant shade of orange, mesmerizing Sebastien and Dorian.

• The sun set because the sky turned orange, according to Sebastien and Dorian.

• The sun set, the sky turned orange, Sebastien and Dorian observed.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'As the sun set, the sky turned orange.' This option correctly combines the two sentences into a complex sentence, indicating that the sky's color change occurred simultaneously with the sunset.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

After a thrilling day of adventures, Hong was feeling really sleepy. What did he decide to do next?

• Feeling exhausted, Hong decided to hit the sack early.

• Hong was tired, he went to bed early.

• Hong was tired because he went to bed early.

• Hong went to bed early, he was tired.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "She was tired, so she went to bed early." This sentence uses 'so' to indicate that her tiredness was the reason for going to bed early, effectively combining the two ideas with a causal relationship.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Christian and Jordyn are best friends who share a passion for stories. Christian loves to read. Jordyn loves to write. Combine these sentences using a conjunction:

• Christian loves to read, Jordyn loves to write.

• Christian loves to read and Jordyn loves to write.

• Christian loves to read but Jordyn loves to write.

• Christian loves to read or Jordyn loves to write.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'He likes to read and write.' This combines both activities using 'and', indicating that he enjoys both reading and writing, which is a more concise and clear way to express the idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Janessa's playful puppy discovered a delightful resting place. "The puppy snoozed on the mat. The mat was toasty." How can we combine these sentences?

• The puppy snoozed on the mat, the mat was toasty.

• The puppy snoozed on the mat because it was toasty.

• The puppy snoozed on the mat, and it was toasty.

• The puppy snoozed on the mat but it was toasty.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The cat slept on the mat because it was warm.' This sentence indicates the reason for the cat's action, effectively combining both original sentences into a coherent statement.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Sebastien and Jordyn were eagerly watching the sky. "The rain has finally stopped! Let's go on an adventure outside," they cheered with excitement. Combine these sentences into one:

• The rain stopped, we went outside.

• We went outside because the rain stopped.

• The rain stopped, so we went outside.

• We went outside, the rain stopped.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The rain stopped, so we went outside.' This sentence clearly indicates that the action of going outside was a result of the rain stopping, establishing a cause-and-effect relationship.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

Janessa was on a mission to ace her exams. She transformed into a study superhero every night. What was the result of her dedication?

• Janessa studied hard, she passed the exam.

• Janessa studied hard and passed the exam.

• Janessa studied hard because she passed the exam.

• Janessa studied hard, but she passed the exam.

Answer explanation

The best way to combine the sentences is "She studied hard and passed the exam." This choice correctly indicates that both actions are related and occurred together, showing a cause-effect relationship.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Sebastien's energetic puppy barked loudly. Jordyn's curious kitten dashed away swiftly. Combine these sentences using a conjunction:

• Sebastien's energetic puppy barked loudly, Jordyn's curious kitten dashed away swiftly.

• Sebastien's energetic puppy barked loudly and Jordyn's curious kitten dashed away swiftly.

• Sebastien's energetic puppy barked loudly but Jordyn's curious kitten dashed away swiftly.

• Sebastien's energetic puppy barked loudly or Jordyn's curious kitten dashed away swiftly.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The dog barked and the cat ran away.' This conjunction 'and' indicates that both actions occurred simultaneously, making it the most appropriate way to combine the sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Christian baked a cake that was so scrumptious, it became the talk of the town. How would you combine these sentences? "The cake was scrumptious. Everyone devoured it."

• The cake was scrumptious, everyone devoured it.

• The cake was scrumptious because everyone devoured it.

• Everyone devoured the cake because it was scrumptious.

• The cake was scrumptious, so everyone devoured it.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "The cake was delicious, so everyone ate it." This sentence logically connects the deliciousness of the cake to the action of everyone eating it, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

Sebastien and Jordyn went on an adventure to watch a movie. "The movie was long. It was interesting," exclaimed Sebastien. How can you combine Sebastien's sentences into one?

• The movie was long, it was interesting.

• The movie was long but interesting.

• The movie was long because it was interesting.

• The movie was long, so it was interesting.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The movie was long but interesting.' This combines the two sentences effectively, indicating that despite its length, the movie maintained interest.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Christian was in a rush to catch the bus and zoomed out of the house. In his haste, he left his trusty umbrella behind. What do you think happened next?

• Christian forgot his umbrella, he got wet.

• Christian forgot his umbrella and got wet.

• Christian forgot his umbrella, so he got wet.

• Christian forgot his umbrella because he got wet.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'He forgot his umbrella, so he got wet.' This option clearly indicates that forgetting the umbrella caused him to get wet, establishing a cause-and-effect relationship.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H