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2re de GR Compoundsent
2re de GR Compoundsent
1a
Simple Sentences
I like school. I do not like homework.
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Compound Sentence
I like school, but I do not like homework.
4 We can ride our bikes, or we can toss stones into the stream.
It was late in the day, and everyone was tired.
Combining Sentences
Too many short sentences make writing sound choppy.
Choppy Sentences
Sam wants a new kite. He saved some money. Now he can
pay for it.
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Combining Sentences
Combining sentences into a compound sentence makes writing
sound less choppy.
Combining Sentences
Use the joining word shown to combine each pair of sentences
into a compound sentence.
and
1
My dad picked me up. We went to the store.
2 or
We can cook pasta for dinner. We can make a pizza.
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3 but
I like to cook. I do not like to wash dishes.
She does not like bathing them. not like bathing them.
Ducks live by the pond. Ducks live by the pond, or they
Some ducks live by the barn. live by the barn.