Combining Sentences with Verbs

The video tutorial teaches third-grade students how to combine sentences with the same subject by merging predicates. The teacher explains the process using examples, such as combining sentences about Billy's design and Grandpa's activities. Students are instructed to practice this skill by completing exercises and an assignment on page 175.

What conjunction is used to combine predicates in sentences with the same subject?

• or

• but

• and

• because

In the example with Billy, which two actions are combined?

• measures and colors

• draws and traces

• measures and cuts

• draws and colors

What is the main purpose of combining sentences in the examples provided?

• To make the text longer

• To add complexity

• To introduce new concepts

• To avoid repetition

Why is it important to avoid repetition in writing, as mentioned in the video?

• It makes the text boring

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It changes the meaning

• It makes the text too short

Which two verbs are combined in the example involving Grandpa and the wood?

• cuts and traces

• measures and cuts

• draws and colors

• measures and draws

What repeated elements are minimized in the sentence about Grandpa and the wood?

• The designs

• The verbs

• Grandpa and the wood

• The conjunctions

In the pattern example, which verbs are combined?

• measures and traces

• cuts and colors

• colors and traces

• draws and traces

What is the result of combining the sentences about Grandpa drawing and tracing a pattern?

• Grandpa traces and colors a pattern

• Grandpa draws and cuts a pattern

• Grandpa measures and cuts a pattern

• Grandpa draws and traces a pattern

What page contains exercises related to the sentence combining technique?

• Page 175

• Page 150

• Page 165

• Page 180

What should students do with the sentences on page 175?

• Identify the subjects

• Combine them using 'and'

• Write them separately

• Highlight the nouns