English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 12

Part A
Combine the simple sentences into one sentence by using the opener shown in the margin and omitting repeated words. Use a comma to set off the opener from the rest of the sentence.
-ed word 1. • We were exhausted from four hours of hiking.
• We decided to stop for the day.
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-ing word 2. • Gus was staring out the window.
• He didn't hear the instructor call on him.
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3. • Nobody saw the thieves steal our bikes. -ly word
• This was unfortunate.
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4. • Wayne rented a limousine for the night. to word group
• He wanted to make a good impression.
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5. • Joanne goes online to e-mail her friends. Prepositional phrase
• She does this during her lunch breaks.
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Part B
Combine the simple sentences in each group into one sentence by using adjectives or verbs in a series and by omitting repeated words. In most cases, use a comma between the adjectives or verbs in a series.
6. The photographer waved a teddy bear at the baby.
He made a funny face.
He quacked like a duck.
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7. The bucket held a bunch of daisies.
The bucket was shiny.
The bucket was aluminum.
The daisies were fresh.
The daisies were white.
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8. Amy poured herself a cup of coffee.
She pulled her hair back into a ponytail.
She opened her textbook.
She sat down at her desk.
She fell asleep.
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9. The box in the dresser drawer was stuffed with letters.
The box was cardboard.
The dresser drawer was locked.
The letters were faded.
The letters were about love.
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10. The boy asked the girl to dance.
The boy was short.
The boy was self-confident.
The girl was tall.
The girl was shy.
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