Combine Choppy Sentences Three Ways

Model one pair aloud before students begin. Have students read their three versions on the second sheet and choose the one that sounds best.

Combine 4 groups of choppy sentences three ways, with a conjunction, an appositive and a phrase. Choppy sentences can become one smooth sentence joined by a conjunction, an appositive that renames a noun, or a phrase. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade sentences, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with combining sentences. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

Choose a conjunction that fits the meaning and use it to turn one sentence into a dependent clause. Dad cooked dinner. I set the table. becomes While Dad cooked dinner, I set the table.

Add a comma when the sentence starts with the conjunction, as in Although it was raining, we played soccer anyway. No comma is needed when the conjunction comes in the middle.

Join them with a comma and and, but or so, use an appositive, or start with a phrase. Combine Choppy Sentences Three Ways has students try all three on each group.