Joining Sentences with and, or, but
Joining Sentences with because
Comma Splices and Run-on Errors
Using Other Conjunctions to Join
Using If and Then
100
Join these two sentences using and, but, or or: Lisa went to the beach. Lisa built a sand castle.
Lisa went to the beach and built a sand castle.
100
Join the two following sentences with because: Jinseok loves to watch football on television. He enjoys sports.
Jinseok loves to watch football on television because he enjoys sports.
100
Comma splice errors happen when two sentences are joined with a ________, but a ________ (joining word) is missing.
comma, conjunction
100
Choose the best conjuction (when, while, before, or after) to complete the following sentence: _______ my teacher was talking about Amelia Earhart, I thought about what it would be like to be a famous aviator.
When When my teacher was talking about Amelia Earhart, I thought about what it would be like to be a famous aviator.
100
Use if and then to join sentences to show ______ and ______.
cause, effect
200
Join these two sentences using and, but, or or: Brian likes most sports. Brian doesn't like surfing.
Brian likes most sports but doesn't like surfing.
200
Join the two following sentences with because: Kevin was able to buy a big-screen TV. Kevin earned a bonus this month.
Kevin was able to buy a big-screen TV because he earned a bonus this month.
200
_________ errors happen when two sentences are joined, but do not have a comma or a joining word.
Run-on
200
Choose the best conjuction (when, while, before, or after) to complete the following sentence: Esther did not decide she wanted to be a magician until ______ she read a book on Harry Houdini.
after Esther did not decide she wanted to be a magician until after she read a book on Harry Houdini.
200
______ you need extra money, ______ you should get a part-time job.
If, then
300
Join these two sentences using and, but, or or: Will Chelsea learn to surf? Will Sally learn to surf?
Will Chelsea or Sally learn to surf?
300
Join the two following sentences with because at the beginning of the sentence: Andy is so tired today. Andy stayed up until 2 a.m.
Because Andy stayed up until 2 a.m., he is so tired today.
300
Fix this sentence: Sally wore her red coat, she wasn't cold.
Sally wore her red coat. She wasn't cold. Sally wore her red coat, so she wasn't cold.
300
Choose the best conjuction (when, while, before, or after) to combine the following sentences: My mother told me to put on a jacket. I went outside.
My mother told me to put on a jacket before I went outside.
300
Combine the following sentences with if and then to create a new sentence: Seung Yeon did not finish his report. He cannot pass the class.
If Seung Yeon does not finish his report, then he cannot pass the class.
400
Paul scribbled notes on his pad. Paul listened to the scientist talk about hurricanes.
Paul scribbles notes on his pad and listens to the scientist talk about hurricanes.
400
Put the following sentence in the correct order: when you / because / the roads are / Be careful / very icy. / are driving
Be careful when you are driving because the roads are very icy.
400
Fix this sentence using a conjunction: Yuni sees her friends she waves to them.
Yuni sees her friends, so she waves to them.
400
Choose the best conjuction (when, while, before, or after) to combine the following sentences: Daniel goes to the store. He picks up a carton of milk. (Hint: the conjunction will be at the beginning of the sentence)
When Daniel goes to the store, he picks up a carton of milk.
400
Combine the following sentences with if and then to create a new sentence: You want to be a doctor. You have to go to medical school.
If you want to be a doctor, then you have to go to medical school.
500
Join these two sentences using and, but, or or: GaEun and her family have experienced a hurricane. GaEun and her family were not hurt.
GaEun and her family have experienced a hurricane and were not hurt.
500
Join the two following sentences with because: It is raining outside. I need an umbrella.
Because it is raining outside, I need an umbrella.
500
Fix this sentence using a comma and a joining word: Earth has a great amount of natural resources humans are using them up too quickly.
Earth has a great amount of natural resources, but humans are using them up too quickly.
500
Choose the best conjuction (when, while, before, or after) to combine the following sentences: Angie finishes her homework. She goes to sleep. (Hint: the conjunction will be at the beginning of the sentence)
After Angie finishes her homework, she goes to sleep.
500
Use ______ first to show the first effect or condition, and then use ______ to show the result of the action or condition.
if, then
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