Sentence+combining

Simple Sentence Combining Worksheet Combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 1)She went to work, but she did not want to go 2) The scientists trained him well, so they helped him find a new job when his training was through. 3) Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals, yet Grizzly bears are the same. 4) Mark told me not to come with him, so he looked longingly at me as i left. 5) I will not give in to you, and I will not let you push me around. 6) He loves to drive during the day, so they will let him drive before 9pm. 7) My cat was hungry, and it had not eaten since breakfast. 8) They couldn't think of anything better to do, so they decided to baby-sit for the family. 9) A book can be a lot of fun to read, or a book can be boring. 10) That movie looks great!, and I would love to come see it with you.

Sentence Combining Using Subordinating Conjunctions
Combine the following sentences with a subordinating conjunction (after all, although, because, before, however, therefore). This may require a semicolon! 11) They made plans to go, however they ended up not being able to make it. 12) Some say that dogs are friendlier than cats, although cats can also be extremely loving. 13) What we’ve accomplished is a milestone, so let’s raise our glasses for a toast. 14)Dr.Johnson ate a big meal before he went to work. 15) I simply cannot get out of bed because I am too tired. 16) We've been close friends for so long, therefore don't give me a hard time. 17) We don't believe the way you do because our culture is very different from yours. 18) I can't believe that you would do something so crazy, however if I were you I might do the same. 19) The two weren't this close, however when she dies, they became closer. 20) I refused to talk about it, after all I was put in jail.

Sentence Combining with Subjects and Verbs
The following sentences share either the same subject or the same verb. Combine the sentences however you can. 21) Mr. Brown walked to the store and his pet monkey Ralph walked along with him. 22) The cactus is thirsty because the cactus is not getting enough sunlight. 23) My mug was in the cupboard, but it's no longer in the cupboard. 24) Drew's dog jumped into the air, so Janine's dog jumped into the air as well. 25) The book fell to the floor and it opened to a page I had never read before. 26) Although your face has scars on it, your face still looks friendly. 27)Why did you say that extremely rude word? 28) Everyone is lying to me and they're trying to keep me from learning what they know. 29) Stop dancing like that and sit back down in your chair. 30) Thomas' friends seemed so strange because they were hanging up every time they called.

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