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EXERCISE
1 C ombine short sentences to create longer, more rhythmic sentences.
a. He cleaned his room. His mother was pleased. .
so, .
➔
b. She missed the party. She had homework. She stayed home.
➔ Because , and
2 S hort sentences can have a big impact. Improve the long sentences below
by making them shorter. The first one is done for you.
a. At this moment, we feel we are ready to leave this place.
➔ Now, we are ready to leave .
b. After a long search, we found ourselves discovering the lost treasure.
➔ Finally, we the .
c. I was sad to learn that I did not pass the history exam.
➔ Sadly, I didn’t the .
3 U sing transition words from the box, combine the sentences below.
a. I finished my essay. I went out to celebrate. . After
➔ . Before
. Because
b. She was disappointed. She did not get an A.
➔
c. He asked the teacher a question. Class started.
➔
Unit 3. SENTENCE FLUENCY ✷ 37
1 C ombine short sentences to create longer, more rhythmic sentences.
a. He cleaned his room. His mother was pleased. .
so, .
➔
b. She missed the party. She had homework. She stayed home.
➔ Because , and
2 S hort sentences can have a big impact. Improve the long sentences below
by making them shorter. The first one is done for you.
a. At this moment, we feel we are ready to leave this place.
➔ Now, we are ready to leave .
b. After a long search, we found ourselves discovering the lost treasure.
➔ Finally, we the .
c. I was sad to learn that I did not pass the history exam.
➔ Sadly, I didn’t the .
3 U sing transition words from the box, combine the sentences below.
a. I finished my essay. I went out to celebrate. . After
➔ . Before
. Because
b. She was disappointed. She did not get an A.
➔
c. He asked the teacher a question. Class started.
➔
Unit 3. SENTENCE FLUENCY ✷ 37
