Steps to Combine Sentences Using a Participle
1. Identify the
Two Simple Sentences
Start by identifying the two sentences
you want to combine. For example:
- Sentence 1: "The cat meowed."
- Sentence 2: "It ran away."
2. Choose the
Appropriate Participle
Determine the action in the first
sentence that can be expressed as a participle. In this case,
"meowed" can be transformed into the present participle
"meowing."
3. Combine the
Sentences
Use the participle to create a new
sentence. Place the participle at the beginning or the end of the new sentence.
Here are two options:
- Beginning: "Meowing, the cat ran
away."
- End: "The cat ran away, meowing."
4. Ensure Clarity
Make sure the combined sentence
clearly conveys the meaning of both original sentences. The participle should
indicate the action and the subject should remain clear.
Example
Let’s combine the sentences:
- Original Sentences: "The dog barked.
It chased the cat."
- Combined Sentence: "Barking, the dog
chased the cat."
Practice
Try combining the following sentences
using a participle: Comment your answers
- "The bird sang. It flew away."
- "The boy cried. He ran to his
mother."
- "The cat meowed.
It ran away."
- "The bird sang.
It flew away."
- "The boy cried.
He ran to his mother."
- "The girl
danced. She was happy."
- "The leaves
fell. They covered the ground."
- "The waves
crashed. They eroded the shore."
- "The wind blew.
It knocked down the tree."
- "The sun shone.
It warmed the earth."
- "The bell rang.
It announced the start of the class."
- "The car
skidded. It crashed into the wall."
- "The volcano
erupted. It spewed lava."
- "The baby cried.
It needed attention."
- "The rain fell.
It soaked the ground."
- "The flower
bloomed. It attracted butterflies."
- "The clock
ticked. It kept time."
- "The waves
crashed. They formed white foam."
- "The wind
howled. It shook the windows."
- "The fire
crackled. It warmed the room."
- "The bird
chirped. It woke up the neighbours."
- "The car honked.
It warned the pedestrians."
- "The baby
laughed. It made everyone smile."
- "The leaves
rustled. They danced in the wind."
- "The waves
crashed. They formed a beautiful pattern."
- "The wind blew.
It scattered the leaves."
- "The sun shone.
It dried the wet clothes."
- "The bell rang.
It signalled the end of the day."
- "The car
skidded. It lost control on the slippery road."
- "The volcano
erupted. It caused panic among the residents."
- "The baby cried.
It disturbed the neighbors."
- "The rain fell.
It refreshed the air."
Steps to Combine Sentences Using a Participle
1. Identify the
Two Simple Sentences
Start by identifying the two sentences
you want to combine. For example:
- Sentence 1: "The cat meowed."
- Sentence 2: "It ran away."
2. Choose the
Appropriate Participle
Determine the action in the first
sentence that can be expressed as a participle. In this case,
"meowed" can be transformed into the present participle
"meowing."
3. Combine the
Sentences
Use the participle to create a new
sentence. Place the participle at the beginning or the end of the new sentence.
Here are two options:
- Beginning: "Meowing, the cat ran
away."
- End: "The cat ran away, meowing."
4. Ensure Clarity
Make sure the combined sentence
clearly conveys the meaning of both original sentences. The participle should
indicate the action and the subject should remain clear.
Example
Let’s combine the sentences:
- Original Sentences: "The dog barked.
It chased the cat."
- Combined Sentence: "Barking, the dog
chased the cat."
Practice
Try combining the following sentences
using a participle: Comment your answers
- "The bird sang. It flew away."
- "The boy cried. He ran to his
mother."
- "The cat meowed.
It ran away."
- "The bird sang.
It flew away."
- "The boy cried.
He ran to his mother."
- "The girl
danced. She was happy."
- "The leaves
fell. They covered the ground."
- "The waves
crashed. They eroded the shore."
- "The wind blew.
It knocked down the tree."
- "The sun shone.
It warmed the earth."
- "The bell rang.
It announced the start of the class."
- "The car
skidded. It crashed into the wall."
- "The volcano
erupted. It spewed lava."
- "The baby cried.
It needed attention."
- "The rain fell.
It soaked the ground."
- "The flower
bloomed. It attracted butterflies."
- "The clock
ticked. It kept time."
- "The waves
crashed. They formed white foam."
- "The wind
howled. It shook the windows."
- "The fire
crackled. It warmed the room."
- "The bird
chirped. It woke up the neighbours."
- "The car honked.
It warned the pedestrians."
- "The baby
laughed. It made everyone smile."
- "The leaves
rustled. They danced in the wind."
- "The waves
crashed. They formed a beautiful pattern."
- "The wind blew.
It scattered the leaves."
- "The sun shone.
It dried the wet clothes."
- "The bell rang.
It signalled the end of the day."
- "The car
skidded. It lost control on the slippery road."
- "The volcano
erupted. It caused panic among the residents."
- "The baby cried.
It disturbed the neighbors."
- "The rain fell.
It refreshed the air."