Sentence+Combining

**Simple Sentence Combining Worksheet ﻿55/60 **
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 job when his training was through. 3) Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals, and grizzly bears are the same. 4) Mark told me not to come with him, yet he looked longingly at me as I left. 5) I will not give in to you, nor will I 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, for 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, so 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, although they ended up not being able to make it. 12) Some say that dogs are friendlier than cats, however cats can also be extremely loving. 13) What we’ve accomplished is a milestone, therefore let’s raise our glasses for a toast. 14) Dr. Johnson ate a big meal, because he went to work afterward. 15) I simply cannot get out of bed, because I am too tired. 16) Don’t give me a hard time, after all we’ve been close friends for so long. 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, although if I were you I might do the same. 19) The two weren’t always this close, before when she died, they became closer. 20) I refused to talk about it; therefore, ‍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 and his pet monkey Ralph walked to the store. 22) The cactus is thirsty, and is not getting enough sunlight. 23) My mug was in the cupboard, but is no longer in the cupboard. 24) Drew’s dog,and Janine’s dog jumped into the air. 25) The book fell to the floor, and it opened to a page I had never read before. 26) Your face has scars on it, yet your face looks friendly. 27) Why did you say that extremely rude word? 28) Everyone is lying 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.