Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 18

Combine the simple sentences into one sentence by using the opener shown at the left and omitting repeated words. Use a comma to set off the opener from the rest of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
• Jen found her car keys.
• She searched through her purse.
Searching through her purse, Jen found her car keys.
____________________________________________________________________________
-ing word
1. • Raj studied for the anthropology exam.
• He was determined to do well.
__________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
-ed word
2. • The soldier volunteered for another tour of duty.
• She knew the danger involved.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
-ing word
3. • I entered the online sweepstakes contest.
• I was optimistic.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
-ly word
4. • Gina worked out daily at the gym.
• She wanted to build muscle and lose fat.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
to word group
5. • Rick and I sought counseling.
• We hoped to save our relationship.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Prepositional pharse