Compound Sentences
She went to work. She did not want to go.
She went to work, but she did not want to go.
In History class we read current events on Friday's.
Define current (2 definitions)
current- happening now; present
current- a body of water or air moving in a direction.
I gingerly held the new born baby, making sure to support her head.
carefully
I will not give in to you. I will not let you push me around.
I will not give in to you nor will I will not let you push me around.
My only reservation about buying the car was its high price.
Define reservation (2 definitions)
reservation- having a doubt
reservation-to reserve; an arrangement to have something
Relax and watch some TV this weekend.
Rest
I want to go on a date with Javier. I will ask him out.
I want to go on a date with Javier, so I will ask him out.
He was in grave danger after being the only eye witness to the crime.
Define grave (2 definitions)
grave- serious, somber
grave- a place someone is buried
Mom was tired of yelling at us to get ready for school.
shouting
A book can be a lot of fun to read. A book can be boring.
A book can be a lot of fun to read or a book can be boring.
I seasoned my chicken with a variety of spices.
Define season. (2 definitions)
season- to add spices.
season- a period of the year determined by the weather.
Nothing seems to quell Tom's desire for a new car.
stop; quench
Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals. Grizzly bears are the same.
Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals and grizzly bears are the same.
The police showed up to his house because he was suspected for harboring the escaped prisoner.
Define harbor (2 definitions)
harbor- to hide (usually a criminal)
harbor- a place on the coast sheltered from the high seas
The cost of the vacation was too much.
price