Making Compound Sentence
Make compound sentence using each pair of these sentences.
1. a. The sun was shining brightly.
b. the children were playing in the park.
2. a. She wanted to go to the party.
b. she had to finish her homework first.
3. a. I enjoy reading books.
b. I rarely find the time to indulge in my favorite hobby.
4. a. The cat sat on the windowsill, watching the birds outside.
b. the dog slept peacefully on the couch.
5. a. He studied hard for the exam.
b. he didn't perform as well as he had hoped.
6. a. The movie was entertaining.
b. we decided to watch it again the next day.
7. a. She loves to travel to new places.
b. she enjoys spending quiet weekends at home.
8. a. The restaurant was crowded.
b. the service was surprisingly quick and efficient.
9. a. I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
b. today I'll choose chocolate.
10. a. The storm was approaching.
b. we decided to postpone our outdoor plans.
11. a. The sun was setting.
b. the sky was painted in shades of orange and pink.
12. a. She wanted to go to the beach.
b. the weather forecast predicted rain.
13. a. He finished his work early.
b. he decided to go for a walk in the park.
14. a. The cat curled up on the cozy chair.
b. the dog preferred lying on the rug.
15. a. We planned to visit the museum.
b. we could explore the botanical garden nearby.
15. a. The students studied diligently for the final exams.
b. some still felt nervous.
16. a. The chef prepared a delicious meal.
b. the customers praised the restaurant's cuisine.
17. a. The concert tickets were expensive.
b. we decided to splurge on them.
18. a. They practiced the dance routine tirelessly.
b. they still made a few mistakes during the performance.
19. a. She loves reading mystery novels.
b. he prefers science fiction.
20. a. The storm was approaching, so we secured the windows.
b. brought in the outdoor furniture.
21. a. The children played in the backyard.
b. they came inside when it started raining.
22 a. He wanted to buy a new car.
b. he considered saving the money for a future vacation.
23. a. The meeting lasted for hours.
b. the team accomplished their goals and made significant progress.
24. a. She tried the new recipe.
b. the dish didn't turn out as delicious as she had hoped.
25. a. The team worked hard during practice.
b. they were well-prepared for the upcoming competition.
26. a. They hiked to the mountain peak.
b. there they enjoyed a breathtaking view of the valley below.
27. a. The laptop malfunctioned.
b. he managed to complete the project using his old computer
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28. a. She excelled in both academics and sports.
28. a. She excelled in both academics and sports.
b. she was admired by her peers.
29. a. The party was lively.
b. everyone danced until the early hours of the morning.
30. a. The garden was filled with colorful flowers.
b. the butterflies added an extra touch of beauty.