English Skills with Readings 8th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 106

Combine each pair of simple sentences into one sentence by using the opener shown at the left and omitting repeated words. Use a comma to set off the opener from the rest of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
• The toaster refused to pop up.
• It buzzed like an angry hornet.
Buzzing like an angry hornet, the toaster refused to pop up
• The star player glided down the court.
• He dribbled the basketball like a pro.
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