Look at the sentences below.

Combine the ideas of these short, choppy sentences to

make longer, subordinated sentences.

1. My worst ever journey happened in India. It was a few years ago. It was kind of funny
too.

2. I wanted to get a train from Delhi. I was going to a town called Dehra Dun. Delhi is the
capital. Dehra Dun is near the Himalayas.

3. I bought a ticket. I waited a few hours. I needed to get on the next train.

4. Everything was good. I noticed one of my bags had disappeared.

5. I remembered a strange man. He had walked by me. I thought maybe he had taken my
bag.

6. The other passengers were very kind. They tried to help. It was too late.

7. I’d forgotten it was a Hindu festival. The festival is called Holi. People throw paint at
each other. They also throw water.