Mrs. O's Combining Sentences

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1. We can go on the Ferris Wheel.  We can go on the Merry-go-round.

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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.

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Mrs. Os Combining Sentences - Quiz


Read the following sentences and choose the best way to combine them.

2. The longest bicycle was built for 35 people.  It 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.

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3. 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.

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4. 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.

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5. He did not like any of the paintings.  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.

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6. Field hockey was played in most of the countries in Europe during the Middle Ages.  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.

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7. Number Blaster will help me with my math.  It is a new computer program.

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.

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8. The bicycle weighed more that a ton.  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.

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9. The brown pelican dives for fish.  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.

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10. I just don't understand.  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.

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11. Some astronauts went to the moon.  They 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.

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12. 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.

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13. 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.

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14. Galileo made history for his observations of the stars.  He 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.

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15. The first steam-driven cars were unpopular.  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.

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16. 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.

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17. One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies.  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.

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18. Panels were carved by the Ancient Greeks.  They 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.

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19. Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting.  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.

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20. We have to save twenty dollar.  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."

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We can go on the Ferris Wheel.  We can go on the Merry-go-round.
The longest bicycle was built for 35 people.  It was  made...
The storm passed.  The air became cooler.
Albert became extremely tired.  He had hallucinations.
He did not like any of the paintings.  They did not look...
Field hockey was played in most of the countries in Europe during the...
Number Blaster will help me with my math.  It is a new computer...
The bicycle weighed more that a ton.  It was 72 feet long.
The brown pelican dives for fish.  The white pelican scoops the...
I just don't understand.  I always lose my keys.
Some astronauts went to the moon.  They traveled in a lunar...
Peale returned home from Norfolk.  He took up painting with a...
Field hockey was played worldwide after 1850.  It was never...
Galileo made history for his observations of the stars.  He...
The first steam-driven cars were unpopular.  They were noisy and...
I made  a lot of money this summer.  I decided to save it,...
One day Charles Peale went to Norfolk for supplies.  He saw many...
Panels were carved by the Ancient Greeks.  They show players...
Charles Wilson Peale never saw a painting.  He was a grown man.
We have to save twenty dollar.  We can sign up for ballet...
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