COMBINING SENTENCES
Adapted from http://esl.fis.edu/leaners/advice/syntax.htm
Sentence types
1. Simple - Contains a single, independent clause
example ; I don't like dogs.
2. Compound - Contains two independent clauses that are joined by a coordinating conjunction. The most common coordinating conjunctions are : and, or, but , so)
example : I don't like a dogs, and my sister doesn't like cats.
3. Complex - contains an independent clause plus one dependent clause. ( A dependent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction. Example : that, because, where, which, since)
example : I don't like dogs that bark at me when I go past.
4. Compound-complex - contains 3 or more clauses ( of which at least two are independent and one is dependent)
example : I don't like dogs, and my sister doesn't like cats because they make her sneeze.
Sentence Combining with subject and Verbs.
The following sentences share the same subject or the same verb. Combine the sentences however you can.
Example: Her hair was red. She dyed her hair black.
Her red hair , which she just dyed, is now black.
1. Mr.Brown walked to the store. His pet monkey Ralph walked along with him.
2. The cactus is thirsty. The cactus is not getting enough sunlight.
3. My mug was in the cupboard. My mug is no longer in the cupboard.
4. Drew's dog jumped into the air. Janine's dog jumped into the air as well.
5. The book fell to the floor. It opened to a page I had never read before.
6. Your face has scars on it. Your face looks friendly.
7. Why did you say that word to me > That word was extremely rude.
8. Stop dancing like that. Sit back down in your chair.
Materials from http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/grammar/grammar-rules-and-tips/sentence-combining-worksheets.html
Adapted from http://esl.fis.edu/leaners/advice/syntax.htm
Sentence types
1. Simple - Contains a single, independent clause
example ; I don't like dogs.
2. Compound - Contains two independent clauses that are joined by a coordinating conjunction. The most common coordinating conjunctions are : and, or, but , so)
example : I don't like a dogs, and my sister doesn't like cats.
3. Complex - contains an independent clause plus one dependent clause. ( A dependent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction. Example : that, because, where, which, since)
example : I don't like dogs that bark at me when I go past.
4. Compound-complex - contains 3 or more clauses ( of which at least two are independent and one is dependent)
example : I don't like dogs, and my sister doesn't like cats because they make her sneeze.
Sentence Combining with subject and Verbs.
The following sentences share the same subject or the same verb. Combine the sentences however you can.
Example: Her hair was red. She dyed her hair black.
Her red hair , which she just dyed, is now black.
1. Mr.Brown walked to the store. His pet monkey Ralph walked along with him.
2. The cactus is thirsty. The cactus is not getting enough sunlight.
3. My mug was in the cupboard. My mug is no longer in the cupboard.
4. Drew's dog jumped into the air. Janine's dog jumped into the air as well.
5. The book fell to the floor. It opened to a page I had never read before.
6. Your face has scars on it. Your face looks friendly.
7. Why did you say that word to me > That word was extremely rude.
8. Stop dancing like that. Sit back down in your chair.
Materials from http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/grammar/grammar-rules-and-tips/sentence-combining-worksheets.html
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