Jigsaw Sentences
Join each group of sentences together to make single sentence, in as many ways as you can.
Evgeny Chirikov (1864-1932) at his desk in 1904.
By Ivan Kulikov (1875–1941), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.
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. 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. I asked his name. It was a simple question. It seemed to upset him.
Cause.
3. He may crack the code. No one else will.
Anybody. If. Unless.
4. Someone has the letters. You want to find him. I don’t have them.
Look for. Whoever.
5. You say I’m a thief. You have given no proof.
Accuse. Back up. Justify.
6. He took a key from his pocket. He unlocked the door. He flung it open.
Draw. Turn.
