Grammar Exercise: Constructing Sentences

Instruction: Combine the following simple sentences to form one

meaningful compound or complex sentence.

1. We can go to a movie. We can watch a videotape at home. We can

enjoy the popcorns together.

2. Suddenly, Sparky the cat ran to the window. The window is located
next to the TV.We wondered what he saw.

3. Angie writes a poem. The poem is about a flower. She plans to give it
to her mother. It is Mothers Day.

4. Joe can wait for us at the entrance. He can go in and find us a seat. We
can watch the movie together.

5. Dark clouds gathered above the football field. The wind blows hard.
The clouds moved away. It does not rain.

6. The road is slippery. It is raining. Accident happens. The rain made the
road slippery.

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7. The talk show host is funny. His show has large audience. They enjoy
the funny show.

8. Mr Rammy has found a rare fossil. He is a great fossil hunter. He has

received many awards.

9. Someone sits on a chair. The chair has wet paint on it. We knew it.
Someone left a mark on the chair.

10. Cat is a tame animal. I love Persian cats. I plan to buy the cats from my

friend.

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