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Paragraph Essentials, First Edition
Linda Wong
Additional Exercises
Chapter 9: Cause-Effect Paragraphs

Sentence Combining
Use a coordinating conjunction or a conjunctive adverb to combine the following sentences to form a compound sentence. After you complete the exercise, Email your work to your instructor or Print the page to give to your instructor.

1. I can replace the vase. I cannot replace its sentimental value.



2. Apply another layer of varnish. Buff the floor to get a shine.



3. I did not pay my cable bill. I can no longer afford the service.



4. I took the permit test. I still need to take the road test.



5. This plant needs ample water. It will wither and die.



6. I did not order coffee. I did not order tea.



7. The gas tank was empty. A gas station was nearby.



8. Ed washed his car. He vacuumed and polished the interior.



9. The weather was cold and rainy. They decided not to go camping.



10. I asked him to stop at the store. He has a short memory.



11. She feared the worst. Her father had been very ill.




   


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