Combining Sentences
What is the correct way to combine these two sentences into 1 simple sentence?
Tom sees the movie. Mary also sees the movie.
Tom and Mary see the movie.
What is the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) in the sentence below?
I want to go swimming, but it's raining outside.
but
What is a compound sentence?
2 independent clauses joined together with a "FANBOYS" and a comma
In the sentence "I love reading books watching movies and playing sports" where should the commas be placed?
I love reading books, watching movies, and playing sports.
What is the subject of the dependent clause in the sentence below?
When she arrived, Jane realized she had forgotten her keys.
she
Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS):
She likes to read. She also enjoys painting.
She likes to read, and she also enjoys painting.
What is the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence?
I studied for the test all night, and I know that I will make a great grade!
and
that
Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?
a. She went to the store, and bought milk.
b. She went to the store and bought milk, eggs, and butter.
c. She went to the store and , bought milk.
B
After the rain stopped, we went for a walk.
"We went for a walk."
Combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBBIS).
I will go to the party. I finish my homework.
I will go to the party if I finish my homework.
Combine the following sentences making a compound sentence.
I folded my clothes. I put them in my dresser.
I folded my clothes, and I put them in my dresser.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below:
I will go for a run it if stops raining.
if
In the sentence "My favorite hobbies include reading swimming and going for walks" where should the commas be placed?
My favorite hobbies include reading, swimming, and going for walks.
What is the phrase in the sentence "Running through the park, Sarah felt exhilarated."
Running through the park
Combine the following sentences using a relative pronoun:
She loves her dog. She takes him on walks every day.
Combine the following sentences to make a compound sentence.
Martha likes chocolate. She doesn't like candles.
Martha likes chocolate, but she doesn't like candles.
Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence:
The girl ____ is my sister.
a. who
b. whom
a- who
Where would the comma go in this dialogue?
"I would love to spend the weekend at the beach" she said.
Where would the comma go in this sentence?
Yes I would like to buy that car.
Yes, I would like to buy that car.
Combine the sentences below.
Isabel went to the store to buy eggs.
The store was out of eggs.
Isabel went to the store to buy eggs, but they were out.
Combine the following sentences to make a compound sentence, BUT do NOT use a comma or a FANBOY! :)
Mom made dinner. Dad washed the dishes.
Mom made dinner; Dad washed he dishes.
What is wrong with the punctuation?
The umbrella will be useful, if it rains.
No comma is needed.
What is wrong with the sentence?
Although Grace enjoys school she struggles to get up every morning on school days.
Although Grace enjoys school, she struggles to get up every morning on school days.
Combine the sentences using a semi-colon.
He played basketball.
His sister played soccer.
He played basketball; his sister played soccer.