English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 31

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
-ing word • The toaster refused to pop up.
• It buzzed like an angry hornet.
Buzzing like an angry hornet, the toaster refused to pop up.
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-ed word 1. • Nate dreaded the coming holidays.
• He was depressed by his recent divorce.
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- ing word 2. • The star player glided down the court.
• He dribbled the basketball like a pro.
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- ly word 3. • I waited in the packed emergency room.
• I was impatient.
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to word group. 4. • The little boy likes to annoy his parents.
• He pretends not to hear them.
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prepositional phrase 5. • People must wear rubber-soled shoes.
• They must do this in the gym.
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