Practice 2. The Simple Sentence:
Combining Phrases and Clauses
Instructions
Based on this lesson about phrases and this lesson about dependent and independent clauses, combine the following dependent clauses with phrases and independent clauses.
Multiple sentences can be correct.
Example 1
That man used to be my teacher.
- sitting in the back of the room.
- in high school.
Your Answer: That man sitting in the back of the room used to be my teacher in high school.
Example 2
People believe in ghosts.
- in the United States
- nearly half of the people
- according to a recent study.
Your Answer: According to a recent study, nearly half of the people in the United States believe in ghosts.
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1. Scientists are researching a treatment.
- at Johns Hopkins University
- a new treatment
- a treatment for diabetes
Your Sentence: Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are researching a new treatment for diabetes.
Also possible: Scientists are researching a new treatment for diabetes at Johns Hopkins University.
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2. Working from home requires planning and discipline.
- a great deal of planning
- a great deal of discipline
- without getting distracted
- so that you can focus on your tasks
Your Sentence: Working from home requires a great deal of planning and discipline so that you can focus on your tasks without getting distracted.
Also Possible: So that you can focus on your tasks without getting distracted, working from home requires a great deal of planning and discipline.
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3. Following instructions is important.
- particularly in an online course
- when you complete an assignment
Your Sentence: Following instructions is important when you complete an assignment, particularly in an online course.
Also Possible: Particularly in an online course, following instructions is important when you complete an assignment.
Also Possible: When you complete an assignment, following instructions is important, particularly in an online course.
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4. Adults can be bullies.
- in many situations
- common situations
- although we associate bullying with children
- school aged children
Your Sentence: although we associate bullying with school-aged children, adults can be bullies in many common situations.
Also possible: Adults can be bullies in many common situations although we associate bullying with school-aged children.
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5. Learning takes effort.
- a great deal of effort
- learning a new language
- learning from scratch
- in the first few years
Your Sentence: Learning a new language from scratch takes a great deal of effort in the first few years.
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6. The neighbors called. the police.
- after they heard screaming
- screaming coming from the house
- afraid that something was wrong
Your Sentence: Afraid that something was wrong, the neighbors called the police after they heard screaming coming from the house.
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7. Brazil has experienced turmoil.
- in recent years
- the largest country in South America
- political turmoil
- economic turmoil
Your Sentence: The largest country in South America, Brazil has experienced political and economic turmoil in recent years.
Also possible: Brazil, the largest country in South America, has experienced political and economic turmoil in recent years.
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8. A group of parents has met with officials.
- to discuss the problem
- school officials
- concerned about their children’s behaviors
- online behaviors
Your Sentence: A group of parents concerned about their children’s online behaviors has met with school officials to discuss the problem.
Also Possible: Concerned about their children’s online behaviors, a group of parents has met with school officials to discuss the problem.
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