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Writing – Sentence Combining

Writing · Level 1 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · CCSS: L.1.1g, L.1.1h · Practice Set 9

Level 1 ⭐

1 Combine with "and"

🔗 Make one sentence from two using the word "and". Try each pair.

Two Sentences	One Combined Sentence
She can row. She can sail.
We saw otters. We saw seals.
He can stack blocks. He can build towers.
The bell rang. The students lined up.

2 Combine with "but"

🔗 Use the word "but" when two ideas are different or opposite.

Two Sentences	Combined with "but"
The soup was spicy. He finished the bowl.
I wanted to draw. My pencil broke.
The hike was long. The view was worth it.

3 Combine with "because"

🔗 Use "because" to explain WHY.

What Happened + Why	Combined Sentence
He waved happily. He spotted his cousin.
We brought a blanket. The night was chilly.
She hurried inside. The thunder was loud.

4 Choose the Best Connector

✍️ Combine each pair of sentences using "and," "but," or "because." Pick the one that makes the most sense!

Connectors and but because

The elevator broke. We took the stairs.

I like drawing comics. I like writing stories too.

He studied every night. He still felt uneasy.

+ Bonus Writing Practice

Add one more short writing task for Set 9.

Prompt: Write about a place you enjoy for a younger student.