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

Sentence Variety
Use any method to combine the following sentences into one sentence. Strive to write simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Write your sentence in the text box. After you complete the exercise, Email your work to your instructor or Print the page to give to your instructor.

1. Elvis Presley died in 1977. His music is still popular today. Graceland in Memphis was his home.



2. Jesse walked slowly down the aisle of the church. He looked serious. This was a big step for him.



3. Uncle John loved to fish. He also loved to play golf and camp in the wilderness.



4. The magazine article was about assisted suicide. The article upset many people. Several states allow assisted suicide under medical supervision.



5. Music soothes my soul. It puts me in a good mood. I love music.



6. Camcorders are dropping in price. Many parents use them to document family events.



7. The manufacturer inspected all the planes. This inspection occurred in 1980.



8. Four helicopter pilots work for our company. They were trained in the Army.



9. Mud slides closed the road. They happened on Highway 126. It is the main highway tothe coast.



10. On the streets of Miami, many different languages can be heard. The same is true in New York. In San Diego, you can also hear many different languages spoken on the streets.




   


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