Sentence Combining Questions
Some examples of sentence combining exercises used in educational settings include:
1. Combining two simple sentences into a compound sentence using coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or).
2. Combining two simple sentences into a complex sentence using subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, although, while).
3. Combining two simple sentences into a compound-complex sentence by using both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
4. Combining sentences by using appositives or participial phrases to provide additional information.
5. Combining sentences by using relative clauses to add descriptive details.
6. Combining sentences by using adverbial phrases or clauses to show time, place, or manner.
7. Combining sentences by using parallel structure to emphasize similarities or contrasts.
8. Combining sentences by using correlative conjunctions (e.g., either...or, neither...nor) to express choices or alternatives.
9. Combining sentences by using semicolons to connect closely related ideas.
10. Combining sentences by using transitions or conjunctive adverbs to show relationships between ideas.