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. 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.
The sentences in this puzzle are
taken from a list of 22
games. They are listed
randomly.
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You may add, change or remove any words you
like so long as the overall sense is the same. You may also introduce
direct speech, personal names or other descriptive detail as you see
fit.
1.
I did not find the body. A housemaid did.
One. Who.
2.
Suppose there is some hitch. A national treasure will be lost. We will never get it back.
Hope. If. Recover.
3.
He took a key from his pocket. He unlocked the door. He flung it open.
Draw. Turn.
4.
He may be innocent. He may be very clever. I mean to discover which.
If. Or. Whether.
5.
You say I’m a thief. You have given no proof.
Accuse. Back up. Justify.
6.
His excuse made me laugh. I tried to hide it.
Absurd. Amuse. See.
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