Mrs. O's Combining Sentences
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Read the following sentences and choose the best way to combine them.
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Panels were carved by the Ancient Greeks. They show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object.
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Panels were carved by the Ancient Greeks and they show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object.
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Panels, which were carved by the Ancient Greeks, show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object.
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Although panels were carved by the Ancient Greeks, they show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object.
- D.
Panels were carved by the Ancient Greeks, and show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object.
Correct Answer
B. Panels, which were carved by the Ancient Greeks, show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object.Explanation
The correct answer is "Panels, which were carved by the Ancient Greeks, show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object." This answer provides additional information about the panels being carved by the Ancient Greeks by using the phrase "which were carved by the Ancient Greeks." It also accurately describes the content of the panels, which show players using crooked sticks to hit a small object.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Field hockey was played in most of the countries in Europe during the Middle Ages. It was outlawed in England.
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Field hockey was played in many of the countries in Europe during the Middle Ages when it was outlawed in England.
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When Field hockey was played in many of the countries in Europe during the Middle Ages it was outlawed in England.
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Field hockey was played in many of the countries in Europe during the Middle Ages, so it was outlawed in England.
- D.
Field hockey was played in many of the countries in Europe during the Middle Ages, but it was outlawed in England.
Correct Answer
D. Field hockey was played in many of the countries in Europe during the Middle Ages, but it was outlawed in England.Explanation
Field hockey was played in many countries in Europe during the Middle Ages, but it was outlawed in England.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The storm passed. The air became cooler.
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After the storm passed, the air became cooler.
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The storm passed after the air became cooler.
- C.
The storm passed, yet the air became cooler.
- D.
Even if the storm passed the air became cooler.
Correct Answer
A. After the storm passed, the air became cooler.Explanation
The correct answer is "After the storm passed, the air became cooler." This is the correct answer because it accurately reflects the temporal relationship between the storm passing and the air becoming cooler. It suggests that the cooling of the air occurred after the storm had already passed.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Field hockey was played worldwide after 1850. It was never popular in the United States.
- A.
Field hockey was played worldwide after 1850, and it was never popular in the United States.
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Field hockey was played worldwide after 1850 which was never popular in the United States.
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Even though field hockey was played worldwide after 1850, it was never popular in the United States.
- D.
Field hockey was played worldwide after 1850 so it was never popular in the United States.
Correct Answer
C. Even though field hockey was played worldwide after 1850, it was never popular in the United States.Explanation
The correct answer is "Even though field hockey was played worldwide after 1850, it was never popular in the United States." This answer provides a contrast between the global popularity of field hockey and its lack of popularity specifically in the United States. It acknowledges that field hockey was played worldwide after 1850 but emphasizes that it never gained popularity in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Galileo made history for his observations of the stars. He eventually went blind.
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Galileo, who made history for his observations of the stars, eventually went blind.
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Galileo made history for his observations of the stars before he eventually went blind.
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When he went blind, Galileo made history for his observations of the stars.
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Galileo made history for his observations of the stars as he went blind.
Correct Answer
A. Galileo, who made history for his observations of the stars, eventually went blind.Explanation
The correct answer is "Galileo, who made history for his observations of the stars, eventually went blind." This answer correctly combines the two statements about Galileo's historical contributions and his eventual blindness using the relative pronoun "who" to provide additional information about Galileo's achievements.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The brown pelican dives for fish. The white pelican scoops the fish from the water's surface.
- A.
The brown pelican dives for fish yet the white pelican scoops the fish from the water's surface.
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The brown pelican dives for fish until the white pelican scoops the fish from the water's surface.
- C.
The brown pelican dives for fish, so the white pelican scoops the fish from the water's surface.
- D.
The brown pelican dives for fish, but the white pelican scoops the fish from the water's surface.
Correct Answer
D. The brown pelican dives for fish, but the white pelican scoops the fish from the water's surface.Explanation
The correct answer is "The brown pelican dives for fish, but the white pelican scoops the fish from the water's surface." This answer accurately describes the contrasting behaviors of the brown pelican and the white pelican when it comes to catching fish. While the brown pelican dives underwater to catch fish, the white pelican uses its bill to scoop fish from the water's surface.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Albert became extremely tired. He had hallucinations.
- A.
Even if Albert became extremely tired, he had hallucinations.
- B.
Because Albert became extremely tired, he had hallucinations.
- C.
Though Albert became extremely tired he had hallucinations.
- D.
Albert became extremely tired, yet he had hallucinations.
Correct Answer
B. Because Albert became extremely tired, he had hallucinations.Explanation
The correct answer is "Because Albert became extremely tired, he had hallucinations." This answer provides a cause and effect relationship between Albert becoming extremely tired and experiencing hallucinations. It suggests that the reason for Albert's hallucinations is his extreme tiredness.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The first steam-driven cars were unpopular. They were noisy and dirtied the air with smoke.
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The first steam-driven cars were unpopular, but they were noisy and dirtied the air with smoke.
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The first steam-driven cars were unpopular since they were noisy and dirtied the air with smoke.
- C.
The first steam-driven cars, who were noisy and dirtied the air with smoke, were unpopular.
- D.
Even thought the first steam-driven cars were noisy and dirtied the air with smoke, they were unpopular.
Correct Answer
B. The first steam-driven cars were unpopular since they were noisy and dirtied the air with smoke.Explanation
The correct answer is "The first steam-driven cars were unpopular since they were noisy and dirtied the air with smoke." This answer accurately explains that the reason for the unpopularity of the first steam-driven cars was their noise and the pollution they caused by emitting smoke.Rate this question:
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- 9.
He did not like any of the paintings. They did not look realistic.
- A.
He did not like any of the paintings so that they did not look realistic.
- B.
He did not like any of the paintings, but they did not look realistic.
- C.
Since he did not like any of the paintings, they did not look realistic.
- D.
He did not like any of the paintings, for they did not look realistic.
Correct Answer
D. He did not like any of the paintings, for they did not look realistic.Explanation
The correct answer is "He did not like any of the paintings, for they did not look realistic." This answer correctly combines the two given statements and provides a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the dislike of the paintings and their lack of realism. The word "for" is used to indicate the reason or cause for his dislike.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The longest bicycle was built for 35 people. It was made in Denmark in 1976.
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In Denmark in 1976, so the longest bicycle was built for 35 people.
- B.
The longest bicycle, which was built for 35 people, was made in Denmark in 1976.
- C.
As the longest bicycle was built for 35 people, it was made in Denmark in 1976.
- D.
When the longest bicycle was built for 35 people, it was made in Denmark in 1976.
Correct Answer
B. The longest bicycle, which was built for 35 people, was made in Denmark in 1976.Explanation
The correct answer is "The longest bicycle, which was built for 35 people, was made in Denmark in 1976." This answer correctly combines the information given in the question by stating that the longest bicycle, which was built for 35 people, was made in Denmark in 1976.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The bicycle weighed more that a ton. It was 72 feet long.
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The bicycle weighed more that a ton, it was 72 feet long.
- B.
The bicycle weighed more that a ton, and it was 72 feet long.
- C.
Since the bicycle weighed more that a ton, it was 72 feet long.
- D.
It was 72 feet long even though the bicycle weighed more that a ton.
Correct Answer
B. The bicycle weighed more that a ton, and it was 72 feet long.Explanation
The correct answer is "The bicycle weighed more than a ton, and it was 72 feet long." This answer correctly combines the two statements about the weight and length of the bicycle using the coordinating conjunction "and." This conjunction helps to show that both statements are true and related to each other.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Some astronauts went to the moon. They traveled in a lunar rover.
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Some astronauts, who went to the moon, traveled in a lunar rover.
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Some astronauts went to the moon as they traveled in a lunar rover.
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Even though some astronauts went to the moon, they traveled in a lunar rover.
- D.
If some astronauts went to the moon, they traveled in a lunar rover.
Correct Answer
A. Some astronauts, who went to the moon, traveled in a lunar rover.Explanation
The correct answer is "Some astronauts, who went to the moon, traveled in a lunar rover." This answer accurately conveys the information given in the question, stating that the astronauts who went to the moon also traveled in a lunar rover.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting. He was a grown man.
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As he was a grown man, Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting.
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Before Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting, he was a grown man.
- C.
Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting, but he was a grown man.
- D.
Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting until he was a grown man.
Correct Answer
D. Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting until he was a grown man.Explanation
The correct answer is "Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting until he was a grown man." This answer correctly states that Charles Wilson Peale did not see a painting until he reached adulthood. The other options either incorrectly state that he never saw a painting because he was a grown man or that he was a grown man before he never saw a painting, which does not make logical sense.Rate this question:
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- 14.
One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies. He saw many unrealistic paintings.
- A.
One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies where he saw many unrealistic paintings.
- B.
One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies, but he saw many unrealistic paintings.
- C.
Although one day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies, he saw many unrealistic paintings.
- D.
One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies which he saw many unrealistic paintings.
Correct Answer
A. One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies where he saw many unrealistic paintings.Explanation
The correct answer is "One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies where he saw many unrealistic paintings." This answer correctly uses the conjunction "where" to indicate the location where Charles Peale saw the unrealistic paintings. The other options either use incorrect conjunctions or do not provide a clear connection between Charles Peale going to Norfolk and seeing the paintings.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Peale returned home from Norfolk. He took up painting with a great deal of energy and talent.
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Peale returned home from Norfolk before took up painting with a great deal of energy and talent.
- B.
Peale returned home from Norfolk and he took up painting with a great deal of energy and talent.
- C.
When Peale returned home from Norfolk, he took up painting with a great deal of energy and talent.
- D.
Even if Peale returned home from Norfolk, he took up painting with a great deal of energy and talent.
Correct Answer
C. When Peale returned home from Norfolk, he took up painting with a great deal of energy and talent.Explanation
The correct answer is "When Peale returned home from Norfolk, he took up painting with a great deal of energy and talent." This answer provides a clear and logical sequence of events, stating that Peale started painting after returning home from Norfolk. The other options either have incorrect grammar or do not provide a clear cause-and-effect relationship between Peale returning home and taking up painting.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Number Blaster will help me with my math. It is a new computer program.
- A.
Number Blaster will help me with my math which is a new computer program.
- B.
Number Blaster, who is a new computer program, will help me with my math.
- C.
Number Blaster will help me with my math until it's a new computer program.
- D.
Number Blaster, which is a new computer program, will help me with my math.
Correct Answer
D. Number Blaster, which is a new computer program, will help me with my math.Explanation
The correct answer is "Number Blaster, which is a new computer program, will help me with my math." This answer correctly uses the relative pronoun "which" to provide additional information about Number Blaster being a new computer program. The other options either do not provide the necessary information or use incorrect pronouns.Rate this question:
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- 17.
We can go on the Ferris Wheel. We can go on the Merry-go-round.
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We can go on the Ferris Wheel so that we can go on the Merry-go-round.
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We can go on the Ferris Wheel, or we can go on the Merry-go-round.
- C.
Since we can go on the Ferris Wheel, we can go on the Merry-go-round.
- D.
We can go on the Ferris Wheel, but we can go on the Merry-go-round.
Correct Answer
B. We can go on the Ferris Wheel, or we can go on the Merry-go-round.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that there are two options available: going on the Ferris Wheel or going on the Merry-go-round. It implies that the speaker is presenting these two choices as alternatives, indicating that the decision can be made between the two.Rate this question:
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- 18.
We have to save twenty dollar. We can sign up for ballet lessons.
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We have to save twenty dollar so that we can sign up for ballet lessons.
- B.
We have to save twenty dollar, so that we can sign up for ballet lessons.
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We have to save twenty dollar while we can sign up for ballet lessons.
- D.
We have to save twenty dollar, while we can sign up for ballet lessons.
Correct Answer
A. We have to save twenty dollar so that we can sign up for ballet lessons.Explanation
The correct answer is "We have to save twenty dollars so that we can sign up for ballet lessons." This answer correctly uses the phrase "so that" to show the purpose or reason for saving the money. It also uses the correct plural form of "dollars" instead of "dollar."Rate this question:
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- 19.
I made a lot of money this summer. I decided to save it, not spend it.
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I made a lot of money this summer, or I decided to save it, not spend it.
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Until I made a lot of money this summer, I decided to save it, not spend it.
- C.
Even though I made a lot of money this summer, I decided to save it, not spend it.
- D.
Although I made a lot of money this summer I decided to save it, not spend it.
Correct Answer
C. Even though I made a lot of money this summer, I decided to save it, not spend it.Explanation
The correct answer is "Even though I made a lot of money this summer, I decided to save it, not spend it." This answer accurately reflects the contrast between making a lot of money and choosing to save it instead of spending it. The phrase "even though" indicates that despite having a significant amount of money, the person still made the decision to save it.Rate this question:
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- 20.
I just don't understand. I always lose my keys.
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I just don't understand how I always lose my keys.
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I just don't understand, but I always lose my keys.
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I just don't understand until I always lose my keys.
- D.
I just don't understand; I always lose my keys.
Correct Answer
A. I just don't understand how I always lose my keys.Explanation
The correct answer is "I just don't understand how I always lose my keys." The other options either add unnecessary information or do not make logical sense. The given answer expresses confusion about consistently losing keys and implies a desire to understand the reason behind it.Rate this question:
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