Jigsaw Sentences
Join each group of sentences together to make single sentence, in as many ways as you can.
Join each group of sentences together to make single sentence, in as many ways as you can.
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. I saw him in the garden this afternoon. He was pacing up and down. That was the last time I saw him.
Since. When.
2. His manner was strange. The inspector stopped writing. He stared.
Notice.
3. He declined to explain. He left the room quickly. He did not wait for a reply.
Hurry. Retreat. Without.
4. She blushed furiously. She spoke. I could not hear the words.
Catch. Inaudible. Mumble.
5. You say I’m a thief. You have given no proof.
Accuse. Back up. Justify.
6. I asked his name. It was a simple question. It seemed to upset him.
Cause.