Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence

● Exercise 1 ●

Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly.

  1. The investigators have gathered and analyzed all the evidence. We may expect a full report.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - The investigators have gathered and analyzed all the evidence. We may expect a full report.
  2. Tom had listened to the music of Bruce Springsteen for years. He had no idea a live performance could be so exciting.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - Tom had listened to the music of Bruce Springsteen for years. He had no idea a live performance could be so exciting.
  3. The team has suffered its share of injuries this year. It could have improved its performance by giving Flynn more time on the field.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - The team has suffered its share of injuries this year. It could have improved its performance by giving Flynn more time on the field.
  4. We will not be able to resolve this situation amicably. We must be willing to leave our prejudices at the door.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - We will not be able to resolve this situation amicably. We must be willing to leave our prejudices at the door.
  5. The crime rate has escalated near the mall. Many people have stopped shopping at the mall.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - The crime rate has escalated near the mall. Many people have stopped shopping at the mall.
  6. Rose Henderson has the qualifications to become a first-rate senator. Most of us knew she did not have a good chance to be elected. We worked hard on her campaign.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - Rose Henderson has the qualifications to become a first-rate senator. Most of us knew she did not have a good chance to be elected. We worked hard on her campaign.
  7. Lan Cao is a law professor. She is also the author of the novel Monkey Bridge.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - Lan Cao is a law professor. She is also the author of the novel Monkey Bridge.
  8. I’m not feeling well today. I plan to leave the office early.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - I’m not feeling well today. I plan to leave the office early.
  9. Apple offered a free iPod with every MacBook. Sales of the MacBook improved dramatically.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - Apple offered a free iPod with every MacBook. Sales of the MacBook improved dramatically.
  10. The affluent population of Dallas, Texas, is increasing steadily. Housing prices are rising beyond what someone with a middle-class salary can afford.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - The affluent population of Dallas, Texas, is increasing steadily. Housing prices are rising beyond what someone with a middle-class salary can afford.
  11. We all realize the necessity for increased security. We need to protect our civil liberties.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - We all realize the necessity for increased security. We need to protect our civil liberties.
  12. Thousands of vacationers travel to our national parks in search of solitude and fresh air. Other people prefer the excitement of casinos and amusement parks.

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    Exercise 1: Subordination in the Complex Sentence: Using subordination, combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence. You might shift the order of the sentences, and in some cases you may have to change the wording slightly. Be sure to punctuate correctly. - Thousands of vacationers travel to our national parks in search of solitude and fresh air. Other people prefer the excitement of casinos and amusement parks.