Identify the irrelevant detail. Anemia is a blood condition. It is a lack of red blood cells. If you have too few red blood cells, the cells in your body will not get enough oxygen. There are other blood conditions. You feel tired when your organs aren’t getting what they need to function properly.

There are other blood conditions.

It is a lack of red blood cells .

You feel tired when your organs aren’t getting what they need to function properly.

Identify the irrelevant detail. There are three branches of the U.S. government. The legislative branch makes the laws. It is run by Congress. The judicial branch interprets the laws and is headed by the Supreme Court. The executive branch carries out the laws and suggests new ones. It is headed by the President. The President lives in the White House. All three branches are needed for the government to run smoothly.

The President lives in the White House

The legislative branch makes the laws

The judicial branch interprets the laws

The executive branch carries out the laws

Which sentence is irrelevant? What do you do when you're feeling sick? If someone brings me flowers when I'm sick, it makes me feel happy. Many Americans go straight to the drugstore for painkillers, cough syrup, or other medicines. But lots of other Americans (and people all around the world) visit their backyard or the kitchen instead. That's because some mild disorders can be treated with plants, foods, and other natural medicine.

If someone brings me flowers when I'm sick, it makes me feel happy.

But lots of other Americans (and people all around the world) visit their backyard or the kitchen instead.

That's because some mild disorders can be treated with plants, foods, and other natural medicine.

How are these sentences best combined without changing the meaning? Jurgen played soccer. Soccer was not Jurgen's favorite thing.

Jurgen played soccer, though it was not his favorite thing.

Soccer was not Jurgen's favorite thing, so he played it.

"Soccer is not my favorite thing," explained Jurgen to the reporter.

After Jurgen played soccer, it was not his favorite thing.

Which is the best way to combine the following sentences? The music is so loud. The loud music makes it difficult to talk.

When the music is loud, it is difficult to talk.

Unless the music is loud, it is difficult to talk.

The music is loud, and it is difficult to talk.

Although the music is loud, it is difficult to talk.

The book was good. The movie was good.

The book and the movie were good.

The book and the movie was good.

They are my cousins. They are my best friends.

They are my cousins and my best friends.

They are my cousins and they are also my best friends.

They are my cousins and they are my best friends too.

They are my cousins and they are my best friends also.

Which is the best way to combine the following sentences? My parents are strict. My parents are loving.

While my parents are strict, my parents are loving.

As long as my parents are strict, they are loving.

My parents are strict or loving.

My parents are strict for they are loving.

Which sentence is out of place? Many people enjoy outdoor activities for relaxation. Hiking in the mountains can be a peaceful experience. Reading a book by the lake is another way to unwind. However, not everyone knows how to swim, which can be dangerous.

However, not everyone knows how to swim, which can be dangerous.

Hiking in the mountains can be a peaceful experience.

Reading a book by the lake is another way to unwind.

Identify the irrelevant detail. Photosynthesis is a process used by plants to convert light into energy. This process involves the green pigment chlorophyll. Most plants need water, light, and carbon dioxide to grow. Some plants, like cacti, thrive in dry environments.

Some plants, like cacti, thrive in dry environments.

This process involves the green pigment chlorophyll.

Most plants need water, light, and carbon dioxide to grow.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

What is the best way to combine these two sentences into a simple sentence?

Lobstering is a business.
It is an exciting business.

Lobstering is an exciting business.

An exciting business is lobstering.

Lobstering is a business, and it is exciting.

Exciting lobstering is a business.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a compound sentence?

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico.
He explored the area that is now Florida.

Juan Ponce de Leon explored Puerto Rico, and he sailed to the area that is now Florida.

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north from Puerto Rico and explored the area that is now Florida.

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed to and explored Puerto Rico and Florida.

Juan Ponce de Leon explored the area that is now Florida and sailed to Puerto Rico.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

What is the best way to combine these sentences as a Complex sentence?
1) The tree branch fell on the roof.
2) The roof was leaking.
3) We repaired the roof.

After we repaired the roof the leak stopped.

The tree branch fell on the leaking roof.

The leaking roof needed to be repaired after the tree branch fell on it.

We repaired the roof after a falling branch caused it to leak.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.

I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council something must have happened.

I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council so something must have happened.

I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, so something must have happened.

I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, something must have happened.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try.
2) It is very frustrating.

I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try. It is very frustrating.

I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try; it is very frustrating.

I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try and is very frustrating.

I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try, but it is very frustrating.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

Simultaneously

Equally important

Specifically

Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. ________, pizza would be great, too.

On the other hand

Moreover

In sum

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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Revision Quiz

What is the best way to combine these two sentences into a simple sentence?

Lobstering is a business.
It is an exciting business.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a compound sentence?

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico.
He explored the area that is now Florida.

What is the best way to combine these sentences as a Complex sentence?
1) The tree branch fell on the roof.
2) The roof was leaking.
3) We repaired the roof.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try.
2) It is very frustrating.

Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. ________, pizza would be great, too.

________ Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.
____________ I also have 73 football cards.

Jasmine said something unkind to her friend. _____________________ she regretted the words that came out of her mouth.

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What is the best way to combine these two sentences into a simple sentence?Lobstering is a business.It is an exciting business.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a compound sentence? Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico. He explored the area that is now Florida.

What is the best way to combine these sentences as a Complex sentence?1) The tree branch fell on the roof. 2) The roof was leaking. 3) We repaired the roof.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council. 2) Something must have happened.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?1) I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try.2) It is very frustrating.

Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. ________, pizza would be great, too.

________ Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.____________ I also have 73 football cards.

Jasmine said something unkind to her friend. _____________________ she regretted the words that came out of her mouth.

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What is the best way to combine these two sentences into a simple sentence?

Lobstering is a business.
It is an exciting business.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a compound sentence?

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico.
He explored the area that is now Florida.

What is the best way to combine these sentences as a Complex sentence?
1) The tree branch fell on the roof.
2) The roof was leaking.
3) We repaired the roof.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try.
2) It is very frustrating.

I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.
____________ I also have 73 football cards.