Combining Sentences - 2nd Nine Weeks

• (1)Emma woke up early on Saturday morning. (2)She wanted to make pancakes for her family. (3)She mixed the batter carefully. (4)She cooked the pancakes on the hot griddle.

What is the best way to combine Sentences 1 and 2?

• A. Emma woke up early on Saturday morning, and she wanted to make pancakes for her family.

• B. Emma woke up early on Saturday morning because, she wanted to make pancakes for her family.

• C. Emma woke up early on Saturday morning, she wanted to make pancakes for her family.

• D. Emma woke up early on Saturday morning since she wanted pancakes for her family.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

• (1)The school library just got new books. (2)Several students waited in line to check them out (3)The librarian smiled as she handed out the books. (4)Everyone was excited to read something new.

• Which is the best way to combine Sentences 1 and 2?

• The school library just got new books because several students waited in line to check them out.

• The school library just got new books, but several students waited in line to check them out.

• The school library just got new books; several students waited in line to check them out.

• The school library just got new books, so several students waited in line to check them out.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

• (1)Noah built a birdhouse for his backyard. (2)He painted it bright red. (3)He hung it in the tall oak tree. (4)A few days later, a bluebird family moved in.

What is the best way to combine Sentences 2 and 3?

• He painted it bright red, so he hung it in the tall oak tree.

• He painted it bright red before he hung it in the tall oak tree.

• He painted it bright red, and he hung it in the tall oak tree.

• He painted it bright red, the tall oak tree held it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

• (1)The thunder rumbled outside. (2)Lightning flashed across the sky. (3)Mia cuddled under her blanket. (4)She felt safe inside her warm house.

Which sentence combines Sentences 1 and 2 correctly?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

• (1)Jackson practiced his trumpet every afternoon. (2)He wanted to get better for the school concert. (3)His music teacher said he was improving each day. (4)Jackson felt proud of his hard work.

• What is the best way to combine Sentences 1 and 2?

• Jackson practiced his trumpet every afternoon, and he wanted to get better for the school concert.

• Jackson practiced his trumpet every afternoon, for he wanted to get better for the school concert.

• Jackson practiced his trumpet every afternoon; he wanted to get better for the school concert.

• Jackson practiced his trumpet every afternoon so he could not get better for the school concert.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

• (1)The class went on a field trip to the science museum. (2)They saw a huge dinosaur skeleton. (3)They watched a movie about outer space. (4)Everyone learned something new and exciting.

• Which is the best way to combine Sentences 2 and 3?

• They saw a huge dinosaur skeleton, and they watched a movie about outer space.

• They saw a huge dinosaur skeleton when they watched a movie about outer space.

• They saw a huge dinosaur skeleton because they watched a movie about outer space.

• They saw a huge dinosaur skeleton, they watched a movie about outer space.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

• (1)The soccer team practiced every day after school. (2)They ran laps to build stamina. (3)They worked hard to improve their passing skills. (4)Their effort helped them win their first game.

What is the best way to combine Sentences 2 and 3?

• They ran laps to build stamina when they worked hard to improve their passing skills.

• They ran laps to build stamina because they worked hard to improve their passing skills.

• They ran laps to build stamina, they worked hard to improve their passing skills.

• They ran laps to build stamina, and they worked hard to improve their passing skills.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

1. (1)Caleb found a small turtle near the pond. (2)He built a tiny home for it using a box. (3)His mom said he could not keep it.

Which sentence best combines Sentences 2 and 3?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

• (1)The wind blew hard against the windows. (2)The rain poured down in heavy sheets. (3)The power went out. (4)The family sat together by the fire and played cards.

Which of the following is the best way to combine Sentences 3 and 4 into one complete sentence?

• The power went out so, the family sat together by the first and played cards.

• The power went out, yet the family sat together by the first and played cards.

• The power went out, so the family sat together by the first and played cards.

• The power went out and, the family sat together by the first and played cards.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

(1)Ms. Kelly and Mrs. Hill like iced coffee. (2)They like books. (3)They like their dogs.

Which of the following is the correct way to combine sentences 1, 2, and 3?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F