Sentence+Combining

Sentence Combining WorksheetsKnowing how to combine sentences is essential when writing. If you were unable to properly combine sentences, each sentence would be very short, simple and boring. Unfortunately, the rules for combining sentences can be somewhat complex. This worksheet helps with some examples of sentences to combine so you can get lots of practice combining sentences.

Simple Sentence Combining Worksheet
Combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 1) She went to work, but she did not want to go. 2) The scientists trained him well and helped him find a job when his training was through. 3) Polar bears and grizzly bears are fierce, territorial animals. 4) Mark told me not to come with him yet he looked longingly at me as I left. 5) I will not give in to y ou for I wi ll not let you push me around. 6) He loves to drive during the day so they will let him drive before 9pm. 7) My cat was hungry for it had not eaten since breakfast. 8) They couldn’t think of anything better to do so t hey decided to baby-sit for the family. 9) A book can be a lot of fun to read yet it can be boring. 10) That movie looks great so I would love to come see it with you.

Sentence Combining Using Subordinating Conjunctions
Combine the following sentences with a subordinating conjunction (after all, although, because, before, however, therefore). This may require a semicolon! 11) They made plans to go; however, they ended up not being able to make it. 12) Some say that dogs are friendlier than ca ts al though cats can also be extremely loving. 13) What we’ve accomplished is a milestone; therefore, let’s raise our glasses for a toast. 14) Dr. Johnson ate a big meal; however, he went to work afterward. 15) I simply cannot get out of bed because I am too tired. 16) Don’t give me a hard time; after all, we’ve been close friends for so long. 17) We don’t believe the way you do because our culture is very different from yours. 18) I can’t believe that you would do something so crazy, although If I were you, I might do the same. 19) The two weren’t always this close; however, W hen she died, they became closer. 20) I refused to talk about it; therefore, I was put in jail.

Sentence Combining with Subjects and Verbs
The following sentences share either the same subject or the same verb. Combine the sentences however you can. 21) Mr. Brown walked to the store while his pet monkey Ralph walked along with him. 22) The cactus is thirsty; moreover, it is not getting enough sunlight. 23) My mug was in the cupboard and now it is no longer there. 24) Drew’s dog jumped into the air as well as Janine’s dog. 25) The book fell to the floor while it opened to a page I had never read before. 26) Your face has scars on it but it still looks friendly. 27) Why did you say that word - after all, that was extremely rude. 28) Everyone is lying to me because they’re trying to keep me from learning what they know. 29) Stop dancing like that and sit back down in your chair. 30) Thomas’ friends seemed so strange because they were hanging up every time they called.

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