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Match the sentence pairs to their combined forms using relative pronouns:
Match the sentence pairs to their combined forms using relative pronouns:
We talked about the party. Sarah wants to organize it for my birthday. = We talked about the party that Sarah wants to organize for my birthday. Mrs. Flowers has paintings in her house. They are worth over $10,000. = Mrs. Flowers has paintings in her house that are worth over $10,000. The couple lives next to us. Their daughter has two charming boys. = The couple who lives next to us has a daughter with two charming boys. This is the house. I had my first party here. = This is the house where I had my first party. Jerry received a bad mark on his essay. It was only one page long. = Jerry received a bad mark on his essay that was only one page long.
Study Notes
Relative Pronouns and Sentence Combining
- Relative pronouns (who, which, that, whose) connect clauses and can combine sentences for clarity and conciseness.
Examples of Combined Sentences
- "We talked about the party that Sarah wants to organize for my birthday."
- "Mrs. Flowers has paintings in her house that are worth over $10,000."
- "The couple, whose daughter has two charming boys, lives next to us."
- "This is the house where I had my first party."
- "Jerry received a bad mark on his essay, which was only one page long."
Key Points
- Combining sentences helps avoid repetition and enhances sentence fluency.
- Understanding the use of relative pronouns is essential for effective writing.
- Practicing sentence combination can improve grammar and style.
- Ensuring the correct pronoun is chosen based on the context of the sentence is crucial.
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Test your knowledge of relative pronouns and how to effectively combine sentences for clarity. This quiz focuses on understanding and applying the use of pronouns like who, which, and that in various sentence structures. Enhance your writing skills by practicing sentence combination techniques.