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C. Skillwise Grammar : Putting sentences together worksheet 1 Choose the best conjunction (joining word) from the list below to join together the following short sentences. Only use each conjunction once and watch out for meaning! where, before, after, until, since, when, whenever while, although, though, wether E.g. I like to swim before I eat breakfast. I like to swim before I eat breakfast. 1. It was definitely this shop. I lost my bankcard. 2. He was always very quiet. His sister was the opposite. 3. You set out the parts. I’m trying to work out the instructions. 4. I will not sing tonight. My agent checks the contract. 5. We will still have a picnic. The weather’s good or bad. 6. We go for a lot of walks. The weather is good. Grammar : Putting sentences tohether worksheet 2 It is very bad practice in English to join whole sentences together using commas. This is very common mistake and it’s called ‘comma spilicing’ All the following sentences have used commas in correctly. Re-write each sentences using a conjunction (joining word). Only use each conjunction once. 1. The table soon fell apart, the screws that they had used were far too short! 2. The man had stopped shouting, he was still extremely angry. 3. Three long months passed , still there was no sign of rain. 4. My presentation seemed to go well , I was feeling really nervous. 5. Do you want to use the main oven later, can I switch it off now? 6.I just don’t care , he leaves me and our relationship is over! 7. He looks so old and frail, he has been ill. 8. The beacon mark the spot, the ship sank without warning. 9. James turned red with embarrassment , It was his turn to speak. 10. The have worked on the injured horse, there was little chance of survival.
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