Deck 32: Sentence Variety

Question 1

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.

-Next semester, _____________________________________________________.

Answer 1

Next semester, after much deliberation, I plan to enroll in an advanced ceramics class to explore my artistic side.

Question 2

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-When Karina graduates, ________________________________________________.

Answer 2

Answers will vary

Question 3

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-Without my smartphone, ______________________________________________.

Answer 3

Answers will vary

Question 4

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-After he went to the advisor, _______________________________________.

Question 5

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-As soon as Bella started researching her topic, _____________________________.

Question 6

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-In my spare time, _____________________________________________________.

Question 7

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-Before I go to class, _____________________________________________________.

Question 8

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-During spring break, _____________________________________________________.

Question 9

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-Near my college, _________________________________________________________

Question 10

Create sentences that begin with prepositional phrases.
-On the weekends, ______________________________________________________.

Question 11

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-My Japanese class began at seven o'clock.
My Japanese class reviewed several key concepts.

Question 12

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-Sam Geller is the teaching assistant.
Sam Geller asked the economics students to turn in their quizzes.

Question 13

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-The reality show host interviewed the cast.
The reality show host asked intrusive questions.

Question 14

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-My friend Leah was concentrating on drafting her essay.
My friend Leah typed rapidly on her laptop.

Question 15

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-Ryan was exhausted after the exam was over.
Ryan napped in the shade of a tree.

Question 16

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-Juice City is the only juice bar in town.
Juice City has an extensive menu.

Question 17

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-The professor arrived five minutes late to class.
The professor entered the room panting.

Question 18

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-The new show about zombies is the highest-rated show on the network.
The new show airs once a week.

Question 19

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-Angelica listened to headphones.
Angelica danced to her favorite song.

Question 20

Combine the following pairs of sentences using the following: -ing modifiers; -ed modifiers; appositives; or who, which, or that clauses. Use each method at least once.
-The credit card company targeted college students.
The credit card company charged a high interest rate.