Fixing Sentences

Question 1

Write a compound sentence

Answer 1

The boys practiced hard; they won the game.

John really needs to buy milk, therefore he runs to the store.

John runs to the store, because he really needs to buy milk.

Question 2

Write a complex sentence with the dependent clause at the beginning.

Answer 2

Because John really needs to buy milk, he runs to the store.

Because the boys priced hard, they won the game.

Question 3

Write a complex sentence with the independent clause first.

Answer 3

I skipped gym because I forgot my gym clothes.

John runs to the store because he really needs to buy milk.

The boys won the game because they practiced hard.

Question 4

Fix this run on 3 different ways:

John runs to the store, he really needs milk.

Answer 4

John runs to the store; he really needs milk.
John runs to the store, and he really needs to buy milk.
John runs to the store because he really needs to buy milk OR
Because John really needs to buy milk, he runs to he store.

Question 5

Fix this run on three different ways:

The girls played basketball and boys played tennis.

Answer 5

The girls played basketball because the boys played tennis.
The girls played basketball; the boys played tennis.
The girls played basketball, and the boys played tennis.