Combining Sentences

(1) We desperately need a flag pole for the front of our school. (2) Other schools in the area have one, but for some reason, we do not. (3) Our principal said if we raised the money, we could get one! (4) The new flag pole could be added by the entrance doors. (5) The new flag pole could go by the side doors.

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 4 and 5?

• Create Compound Sentence

• Combine Sentences Using Commas in a Series

• Combining Sentences by Removing Repeated Information

(1) We desperately need a flag pole for the front of our school. (2) Other schools in the area have one, but for some reason, we do not. (3) Our principal said if we raised the money, we could get one! (4) The new flag pole could be added by the entrance doors. (5) The new flag pole could go by the side doors.

Combine sentences 4 and 5.

(8) My grandma told me we needed to shop for school supplies tonight. (9) I looked at the list for middle school, and it looks like we need a ton of things! (10) The list mentioned we need a two inch binder and headphones. (11) We need crayons. (12) I’m not ready for summer to end yet.

What is the MOST effective way to combine sentences 10 and 11?

• Create Compound Sentence

• Combine Sentences Using Commas in a Series

• Combining Sentences by Removing Repeated Information

(8) My grandma told me we needed to shop for school supplies tonight. (9) I looked at the list for middle school, and it looks like we need a ton of things! (10) The list mentioned we need a two inch binder and headphones. (11) We need crayons. (12) I’m not ready for summer to end yet.

Combine sentences 10 and 11.

(7) The State Fair of Texas is an annual fair in Dallas. (8) The fair happens every October. (9) Texans are able to enjoy thrilling rides and greasy food. (10) They can enjoy interesting exhibits. (11) There are even live animals to see! (12) The State Fair is an extraordinary experience!

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 9 and 10?

• Create Compound Sentence

• Combine Sentences Using Commas in a Series

• Combining Sentences by Removing Repeated Information

(7) The State Fair of Texas is an annual fair in Dallas. (8) The fair happens every October. (9) Texans are able to enjoy thrilling rides and greasy food. (10) They can enjoy interesting exhibits. (11) There are even live animals to see! (12) The State Fair is an extraordinary experience!

Combine sentences 9 and 10.

(6) We have a test in math class tomorrow. (7) If I get at least a B, my dad said he would buy me ice cream to celebrate! (8) I’ve studied super hard. (9) I’m sure I’ll ace this test! (10) If I don’t pass, I won’t get to compete in the big soccer game this weekend.

What is the best way to combine sentences 8 and 9?

• Create Compound Sentence

• Combine Sentences Using Commas in a Series

• Combining Sentences by Removing Repeated Information

(6) We have a test in math class tomorrow. (7) If I get at least a B, my dad said he would buy me ice cream to celebrate! (8) I’ve studied super hard. (9) I’m sure I’ll ace this test! (10) If I don’t pass, I won’t get to compete in the big soccer game this weekend.

Combine sentences 8 and 9.

(21) Boa constrictors are very powerful snakes. (22) Boa constrictors are sly hunters. (23) The snakes usually ambush their prey by sneaking up on them. (24) The boa eats animals like rats, birds, and even monkeys. (25) After a boa constrictor eats a big meal, they don’t have to eat again for several weeks.

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 21 and 22?

• Create Compound Sentence

• Combine Sentences Using Commas in a Series

• Combining Sentences by Removing Repeated Information

(21) Boa constrictors are very powerful snakes. (22) Boa constrictors are sly hunters. (23) The snakes usually ambush their prey by sneaking up on them. (24) The boa eats animals like rats, birds, and even monkeys. (25) After a boa constrictor eats a big meal, they don’t have to eat again for several weeks.

Combine sentences 21 and 22.