Combine each group of sentences into one. Leave the underlined sentence alone, and attach the other sentences to it. You can change any part of the other sentences you want, but try to get each group of ideas to flow smoothly in one sentence. Try using absolutes or participial phrases when possible!
After creating this new sentence, use it as a scaffold-- create a sentence of your own using the same structure and format as the one you made from the combination.
After creating this new sentence, use it as a scaffold-- create a sentence of your own using the same structure and format as the one you made from the combination.
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When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table.
The newspaper was spread before him.
His morning coffee steamed in his mug.
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The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight.
The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
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Kasparov stared at the chess board.
His head was in his hands.
He was depressed.
He was thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
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Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity.
Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
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The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
The chili pepper is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
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Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance.
The concert ticket was in his hand.
When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table; The newspaper was spread before him, His morning coffee steamed in his mug.
ReplyDeleteThe maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight-- The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
Kasparov stared at the chessboard: His head was in his hands, He was depressed, He was thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity; Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice-- The chili pepper is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance;
The concert ticket was in his hand.
1. When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table: newspaper spread before him and coffee steamed in his mug.
ReplyDelete2. The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight-- F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
3. Kasparov stared at the chess board--depressed, head was in his hands, thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
4. Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity; their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
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5. The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice-- it is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
As a toddler screamed in fear, his eyes--vague blue-- lightened up because of thundering, ominous sky.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table: His morning coffee steamed in his mug, and the newspaper was spread before him.
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The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight- The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
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Kasparov stared at the chess board; He was thinking only of the computer that was beating him- he was depressed with his head in his hands.
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Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity- their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
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The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice; used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
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The concert ticket was in his hand- Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance.
ReplyDeleteWhen I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table; His morning coffee steamed in his mug, the newspaper was spread before him.
The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight; F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
Kasparov stared at the chess board: head was in his hands, depressed, thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity; tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
Used by cooks from Central America to Asia; the chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance–concert ticket in hand.
The newspaper was spread before him when I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table,His morning coffee steamed in his mug.
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The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight;The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
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His head was in his hands Kasparov stared at the chess board:His head was in his hands, depressed, and thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
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Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters; Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity.
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The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice that has been used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
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Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance; the concert ticket was in his hand.
1. When I walked in, Grandpa-the newspaper spread before him- was sitting at the kitchen table with his morning coffee steaming in his mug.
ReplyDeleteMy Own-When The customer strolled in, I -still eating the hamburger in front of me- threw up on the rug with no remorse.
2.Zooming towards one another at wicked speeds, The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-16s, are an awesome sight.
My Own: Running towards the slide, the playful kids,Alice and Christian, laughed.
3. Thinking only of the computer that was beating him, Kasparov-his head in his hands- stared at the chess board, depressed.
My Own: Trying to flee from the killer, Martha-almost out of breath-looked for an escape, terrified.
4.Hummingbirds, hovering in one spot like miniature helicopters, seem to defy the laws of gravity.
My Own: The mountain climber,climbing the cliffs like a mountain goat, seemed to never stop.
5. Used by cooks from Central America to Asia, The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
My Own: Used by Matthew Hoang in English Class, his sentence combining skills are known to be below mediocre.
6. With the concert ticket in his had, Carlos walked up to the arena's front entrance.
My Own: With his hand grasped around his teddy bear, the child stepped onto the plane.
1.When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table; The newspaper was spread before him, His morning coffee steamed in his mug.
ReplyDelete2.The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight,F-16'S, zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
3. Kasparov stared at the chess board, his head was in his hands, he was depressed-thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
4.Hummer birds seem to defy the laws of gravity; Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
5.The chili pepper has been called the worlds most popular spice-- used by cooks from Central America to Asia
ombine each group of sentences into one. Leave the underlined sentence alone, and attach the other sentences to it. You can change any part of the other sentences you want, but try to get each group of ideas to flow smoothly in one sentence. Try using absolutes or participial phrases when possible!
ReplyDeleteAfter creating this new sentence, use it as a scaffold-- create a sentence of your own using the same structure and format as the one you made from the combination.
1.When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table.The newspaper was spread before him, morning coffee steaming in his mug.
2. The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight: F-16s zooming toward one another at a wicked speed.
3. Kasparov stared at the chess board, his head was in his hands, depressed. He was thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
4. Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity: their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
5. The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice and is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
6. Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance, concert ticket in his hand.
My own: Julie walked into the room whistling; butcher knife in hand and red smears all over her clothes, she was enjoying the summer Texas heat and tourist season.
When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table; the newspaper was spread before him; his morning coffee steamed in his mug.
ReplyDeleteHummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity—their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
Used by cooks from Central America to Asia, the chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight; The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
Kasparov stared at the chess board; his head was in his hands; he was depressed, thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance—the concert ticket in his hand.
I bought pears; small and sweet; as well as oranges.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table.
The newspaper was spread before him.
His morning coffee steamed in his mug.
As the morning coffee steamed in his mug, a newspaper was spread before him.
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The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight.
The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
As the F-16 zoom toward one another at a wicked speed; the manevors are an awesome fight.
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Kasparov stared at the chess board.
His head was in his hands.
He was depressed.
He was thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
Head in his hands, depressed, staring at the chess board,: he was thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
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Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity.
Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like a miniature helicopters, the hummingbird seems to defy the laws of gravity.
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The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
The chili pepper is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
The chili pepper has been called the world's most popular spice -- it is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
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Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance.
The concert ticket was in his hand.
Concert tickets in hand, Carlos walked up to the arena's front entrance.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table, reading the newspaper spread before him, steaming coffee in his mug.
I walked into the school and saw the sea of intimidating teenagers, caring about nothing, nothing to care about.
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The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight, the F-16s zoomed towards one another at a wicked speed.
The grace of the kicks swung by her combated the artist strokes made by her opponent’s punches.
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His head in his hands, depressed, Kasparov stared at the chess board,
thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
Her head held high, shining, she looked at her family when she received her diploma, thinking that the only reason she succeeded was because of them.
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Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity, their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
Scientists made helicopters based off hummingbirds, who seemed to be able to be suspended in air effortlessly.
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The chili pepper is used by cooks from Central America to Asia, the chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
Don’t underestimate anyone was the popular phrase the sensei said, true enough as it is annoying.
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With the concert ticket was in hand, Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance.
The eight year old cash in hand, looking at the rock candy enchantingly.
ReplyDelete1. When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table; the newspaper was spread before him, and his morning coffee steamed in his mug.
My Sentence: After I left, my dad called me back upstairs. Angry— I stomped upstairs and asked what he wanted.
2. With wicked speed, the F-16s zoomed toward one another. The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight.
My Sentence: Looking up in the sky, the stars twinkled brightly. I wished that I could shine as brilliantly as them.
3. Thinking only of the computer that was beating him, Kasparov stared at the chess board. Depressed, He put his head in his hands.
My Sentence: Without thinking about how much money she had left, Carla decided to go out to the movies with her friends.
4. Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity; their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
My Sentence: Dolphins are the smartest marine mammals in the ocean; their exceptional communication and skills is what helps them thrive.
5. The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice— it’s used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
My Sentence: McDonald’s is the most frequented fast food restaurant in America— it contributes to most of the American’s weight gain.
6. With his concert ticket in hand, Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance.
My Sentence: Throwing her bags in the backseat, Jennifer was excited to go on the road trip with her best friends.
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ReplyDeleteThe newspaper was spread before him, when I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table; his morning coffee steaming in his mug.
The book in hand, I walked in, I saw Julia sitting in the chairs flipping the pages; her phone was buzzing with her call from her mom to go home.
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The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed—the maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight.
The pitcher pitched the fastest in the league—she was the new Jenny Finch and it was amazing to watch.
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He was thinking only of the computer that was beating him—head in hands, depressed—Kasparov stared at the chess board.
He thought about what was going to happen—worried and scrambling with fear—Jacob didn’t know what to do after missing his flight.
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Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters; hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity.
Their bodies shiver with fear like a cold Alaskan; Chihuahuas seem to always shake no matter the circumstance.
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The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice; the chili pepper is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
The world is made up of over 7 million people and it always seems like we run into the same ones; it is time for us to start traveling the world to discover more.
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Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance—concert ticket in hand.
I walked forward and froze—diploma now in hand.
ReplyDelete1.When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table, the newspaper was spread before him and his morning coffee steamed in his mug.
Mine: As I ate, Miguel was laying on the floor, the cup spilled in front of him, and his shirt was drained in water.
2.The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed; the maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight.
Mine: The ball fell at a rapid speed; it was really nice shot.
3.His head was in his hands, depressed, Kasparov stared at the chess board; he was thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
Mine: Her hands on her hips, mad, Maria glared at the girl; she was about to yell at her.
4. Their tiny bodies hover in one spot like a miniature helicopters, the hummingbird seems to defy the laws of gravity.
Mine: Samantha runs so fast, for a girl like her height.
5. Used by cooks from Central America to Asia, the chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
Mine: Never go to America, they only eat burgers.
6.With the concert ticket in his had, Carlos walked up to the arena's front entrance
Mine: With a glass of milk on his hand, Marco ran to his car.
1.. When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen chair while, newspaper was spread before him, and his morning coffee steamed in his mug.
ReplyDelete2..
The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight, even though F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
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Kasparov stared at the chessboard: his head was in his hands, he was depressed, and he was thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
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Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity, since their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
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The chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice since, the chili pepper is used by cooks from Central America to Asia.
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Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance: while the ticket was in his hand.
Own Sentence:
ReplyDelete1. When I walked in, Grandpa was sitting at the kitchen table; the newspaper was spread before him; his morning coffee steamed in his mug.
2.Hummingbirds seem to defy the laws of gravity—their tiny bodies hover in one spot like miniature helicopters.
3. Used by cooks from Central America to Asia, the chili pepper has been called the world’s most popular spice.
4. The maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are an awesome sight; The F-16s zoom toward one another at a wicked speed.
5. Kasparov stared at the chessboard; his head was in his hands; he was depressed, thinking only of the computer that was beating him.
6. Carlos walked up to the arena’s front entrance—the concert ticket in his hand.