EF5/6 Sentence Combining Sheet 1

1. The object that measures about 8 inches in length looks long and thin. COMPLEX- ADJECTIVE CL

The object looks long, thin and measures about 8 inches in length. SIMPLE NOT PARALLEL

long, thin and heavy adj adj adj 

The object looks long and thin and measures about 8 inches in length. SIMPLE

The object looks long and thin, and it measures about 8 inches in length. COMPOUND

The object looks long and thin; also, it measures about 8 inches in length. COMPOUND

CHOICE- CHOOSE

2. The object has many flat sides and appears rounded with a diameter that measures about 1/8 inch. COMPLEX- ADJ CL
The object has many flat sides and appears rounded; also, it has a diameter that measures about 1/8 inch. COMPOUND

1/2 one half
1/3 one third
2/3 two thirds
1/4 one fourth, one quarter

fourth f th
force


3/4 three fourths, three quarters

13/ 34 thirteen thirty fourths

To improve pronuciation- technique called Minimal Pairs

focus on specific sounds that are problems for you.

r/l Japanese low row
v/w Punjabi
j/y Spanish yellow, jello, jes, yes

low row repeat 1000 times
initial position

roar roll
end position

forrow follow

though foe

think sink

"Minimal Pairs"


3. It come in many colours outside and inside; in fact, usually the outside is yellow and the inside is black.

4. There is often writing and a number such as a 2 or a 3 along the outside of the object.

5. The top of the object is made of rubber with an aluminum band around it, and the bottom of the object comes to a sharp point. COMPOUND

6. The body of the object appears to be made of wood; however, the inside is actually made of lead.

7. The longer you use the object, the shorter and duller it gets.

8. The object is often used by students, artists, and office workers.
The object is often used by students, artists and office workers.