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Visitors view the lower falls from a
footbridge at Multnomah Falls.

ACTIVITY 9 Building Greater Sentences

Combine these short sentences into one sentence. You can add new words and move words around,
but you should not add or omit any ideas. More than one answer is possible, but all of these sentences
require definite and/or indefinite articles.

1. a. The Columbia River Gorge is home to Multnomah Falls.
b. Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon.
c. Multnomah Falls has a height of 620 feet.

2. a. The U.S. government encouraged people to plant “victory gardens.”
b. Victory gardens made more fresh food available.
c. Victory gardens allowed citizens to show their patriotism for the country.

d. This happened during World War II.

3. a. A child who plays sports may have better grades than a child who does not play sports.
b. The child may also develop stronger relationships with his or her peers.
c. The child may exhibit more self-confidence.

d. Studies show this is true.

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