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Sentence Combining :Sentence Combining
What is it? :What is it? Making a smoother, more sophisticated sentence out of two or more short, choppy sentences.
Example :Example The Firebird screamed around the corner.
The Firebird was sweet.
The Firebird was awesome.
It stopped in front of the doors.
The doors led into the school.
Combined Sentence :Combined Sentence The sweet, awesome Firebird screamed around the corner, stopping in front of the doors that led into the school.
General Guidelines :General Guidelines Meaning. As far as you can determine, have you conveyed the idea intended by the original sentences?
Clarity. Is the sentence clear? Can it be understood on the first reading?
Coherence. Do the various parts of the sentence fit together logically?
Conciseness. Does the sentence clearly express an idea without wasting words? Do you avoid unnecessary repetition?
Flow. Does the sentence flow, or is it marked by awkward interruptions?
Correctness. Does the sentence follow the rules and conventions of edited English?
You Try :You Try The baker kneaded dough.
The baker was hard working.
The baker wanted to avoid bankruptcy.
Possible answer :Possible answer The hardworking baker kneaded dough to avoid bankruptcy.