English Grammar Practice Test: Combining Sentences — Flashcards

Synthesis of sentences is the process of combining multiple simple sentences into one new sentence. The new sentence can be simple, a complex or a compound sentence. 

Here are some ways to combine two or more simple sentences into one large simple sentence:
Using an adverb or adverbial phrase
Using a participle
Using a preposition with a noun or gerund 

Here are some examples of synthesis:
"He sprang up to his feet. He ran away."
"She was tired of trying. She decided to quit."

Sentence combining is a writing skill that involves combining two or more short sentences into one effective sentence. This can help make writing more readable and engaging. 

Here are some ways to combine sentences:
Use a comma and a conjunction: For example, "The weather was perfect, and the girls were playing soccer".
Use a semicolon and a transitional adverb: For example, "This program had tremendous success; the seal populations increased significantly".
Use a semicolon: For example, "This program had tremendous success; the seal populations increased significantly". 

Here are some tips for forming compound sentences:
Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction.
Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb.
Capitalize only the first letter of the first word in the compound sentence. 

Related Test: English Grammar Practice Test: Transformation of Sentences