| We have talked about different types of sentences - simple, compund, and complex. In order for your writing to be interesting, (remember, you're going for that "A"), you need to use a wide variety of sentences. If all of your sentences sound alike, your writing will sound repetitive, or boring. |  |
Here are some examples of ways you can combine sentences
to make COMPOUND SENTENCES:
| Combine NOUNS-
Mary is in fifth grade.
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Mary and John are in fifth grade.
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| Combine VERBS -
Mary watered the lawn.
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Mary watered and mowed the lawn. |
| Combine ADJECTIVES -
Mary is smart.
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Mary is smart and pretty. |
| Combine ADVERBS-
The children ran quickly.
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The children ran quickly and noisily. |