Form 10: Sentence Combining Techniques

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Combine into one sentence using a semicolon: 'The dog barked.' 'The mail carrier walked away.'

2. MultiChoice

   Combine using a colon for emphasis: 'She had one priority.' 'She wanted to protect her family.'

3. WordsBox

   The power went ____ the room turned ____

4. MultiChoice

   Combine using a semicolon: 'The ice melted quickly.' 'The sun was very bright.'

5. MultiChoice

   Combine using a colon for emphasis: 'He sought one prize.' 'He wanted the trophy.'

6. WordsBox

   The engine ____ the plane roared down the ____

7. MultiChoice

   Which is the best way to combine: 'The movie was long.' 'It was very entertaining.'?

8. MultiChoice

   Combine using a colon: 'One thought kept him going.' 'He would see his home soon.'

9. WordsBox

   The river overflowed its ____ the town flooded ____

10. MultiChoice

    Combine: 'The key was lost.' 'We could not open the door.'

11. MultiChoice

    Which punctuation mark is ideal when the second clause emphasizes or explains the first?

12. WordsBox

    There was only one ____ surrender.