ENGL
52
LECTURE
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Sentence
Building
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the pairs of sentences below into
a single sentence. Convert the underlined clause into the structure
given in parentheses; then determine if and where you need a comma.
Write the new sentences on a piece of paper.
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Johnny came marching home. The war
was over. (adverb clause)
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The dog walked past the butcher shop.
The dog began to drool. (participle phrase)
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Georgia borrowed thirty dollars from Zack.
Zack does not expect that she will pay him back. (coordination)
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Larry spent last month traveling through France
with his aunt. His aunt is a historian with expertise in European
history. (appositive)
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The classical pianist moved the audience to
tears. This pianist recently appeared on Great Performances.
(adjective clause)
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