Writer's Choice Grade 9

Directions: Combine each sentence pair below to form a compound sentence or a simple sentence with compound parts. Add punctuation and coordinating conjunctions as needed.

1.		Enrico enjoys hiking. He likes camping, too.
2.		I sent a birthday card to Bob. However, he never got it.
3.		Has your address changed? Is the card lost in the mail?
4.		Dad and I may paint the house this summer. Dad may have aluminum siding put on the house instead.
5.		Angela has just moved to this school district. She is not eligible for the varsity team yet.
6.		Richard likes salted peanuts on chocolate sundaes. He also likes to eat potato chips with chocolate milkshakes.
7.		Marc, who is just learning to skate, can't turn. He can't stop.
8.		Shawna likes science a lot. She can't stand math.
9.		Thomas won't eat right. He won't take his medicine.
10.		Darlene is petite. She's a great volleyball player.