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Combining Sentences
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You can put two sentences together if they have the same predicate.
Mom cheered.
Dad cheered.
Mom and Dad cheered.
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Use the word and to join the sentences.
Mike played ball.
Mark played ball.
Mike and Mark played ball.
Boys ran fast.
Girls ran fast.
Boys and girls ran fast.
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Writers might combine sentences to vary them and make their writing better.
The teacher played a game.
The students played a game.
The teacher and students played a game.
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You can join two sentences if they have the same predicate. Use the word and to join the sentences.
You decide if these sentences can be combined.
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Dad went to the store.
Mom cleaned the house.
Can these sentences be combined?
No, they have different predicates.
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Sally read a book.
Ann read a book.
Can these sentences be combined?
Yes, they have the same predicates.
Sally and Ann read a book.
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Lights shine bright.
Stars shine bright.
Can these sentences be combined?
Yes, they have the same predicate.
Lights and stars shine bright.
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Cars raced down the street.
Trucks cleaned the road.
Can these sentences be combined?
No!
They do not have the same predicate.
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Birds eat seeds.
Squirrels eat seeds.
Birds and Squirrels eat seeds.
Now, tell me how to combine these sentences.
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Bill made signs.
Lee made signs.
Bill and Lee made signs.
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The washer made a noise.
The oven made a noise.
The washer and oven made a noise.
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Let’s review!
You can join two sentences if they have the same predicate.
Use the word and to join the sentences.