Backstage
1. We were preparing. KERNEL
We were preparing for the second performance of our play, and the
dressing room was in a state.
COMPOUND
in a state (idiom)- very messy
The dressing room was in a state, as we were preparing for the second performance
of our play.
COMPLEX
We were prrparing for the second performance of our play. The dressing room was in a state.
TWO SIMPLES
GOOD VARIETY
2. Costume racks were scattered, and makeup
trays were spread out all around the room. COMPOUND
Costume racks and makeup trays were scattered all around the room. SIMPLE
3. Helpers were dressing and applying makeup
for the cast members; nearly everyone was nervous. COMPOUND
Nearly everyone was nervous while helpers were dressing the cast members and
applying their makeup. COMPLEX
While helpers were dressing the cast members and applying their makeup, nearly
everyone was nervous.
ADVERB CLAUSES
She is wearing a scarf because it is cold.
Because it is cold, she is wearing a scarf.
4. The female lead could not get her wig
to stay on properly. The male lead was
having a tug-of-war with a pair of suspenders that would not cooperate.
The female lead could not get her wig to stay on properly, and the male
lead was having a tug-of-war with a pair of uncooperative suspenders. COMPOUND
The female lead could not get her wig to stay on properly while the male
lead was having a tug-of-war with a pair of uncooperative suspenders.
COMPLEX
VARIETY- good mix
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