Jigsaw Sentences

Join each group of sentences together to make single sentence, in as many ways as you can.

Introduction

Combine each group of two or more sentences into a single sentence. Change any words you like so long as the basic ideas remain the same; try introducing speech, personal names or any descriptive details you like. Do not be satisfied with the first sentence you think of; think of several, and choose the best. Some sentences are from NL Clay’s textbooks, others are drawn from English literature.

1. You say I’m a thief. You have given no proof.

Accuse. Back up. Justify.

2. I saw him in the garden this afternoon. He was pacing up and down. That was the last time I saw him.

Since. When.

3. He was excited. His face did not show it. His actions did.

Betray. Rather. Read.

4. Someone has the letters. You want to find him. I don’t have them.

Look for. Whoever.

5. I did not find the body. A housemaid did.

One. Who.

6. He took a key from his pocket. He unlocked the door. He flung it open.

Draw. Turn.

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Homophones

Show you can distinguish these similar-sounding words.

Metaphors

Choose one of these words and use it metaphorically, not literally.

Tag Questions

Complete each of these statements with a little request for confirmation.