Sentence combining #2

Revise the following groups of sentences to form one sentence with a list of appositives.

A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools.
The tools include a watch.
The tools include a tiny pen.
The tools include a nail file
The tools include a screwdriver.
The tools include a metal saw.
The tools include pliers.
And the tools even include a fish scaler.


In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas.  Gorillas are shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.




Revise each of the following sentences by adding at least one fact or detail in the form of an appositive.  For one sentence, add a series of appositives.

1. College life is a series of shocks.

2. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.

3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.

4. These are the characteristics of a successful student.


5. Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike.

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  1. 1. College life is a series of shocks:parties, pop quiz, drugs,and the crazy people

    2. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun—but as soon as he pulled the trigger there wasn't anymore water.

    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement, but she also remember how scared her friend was of the cellar.

    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student; responsible, organized and punctual.


    5. Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike: like graphic shirts. Too little shorts and crop tops.

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    1. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun -- with a broken yellow trigger.
      Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement-- as she step into the cave dirt cellar.

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  2. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, tiny pen, nail file, screwdriver, metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas — shy beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    College life is a series of shocks — one right after the other.

    Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun, soaking his neighbors who were gardening outside.

    Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement: the flickering lights, feeling cold, and being immersed in mystery.

    These are the characteristics of a successful student: compliant, hard-working, and driven.

    Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike: ripped jeans, baggy shirts, and a lot of black.

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    1. College life is a series of shocks — tuition, parties, and new surroundings.

      Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun, his long dark hair racing behind him.

      Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar — flickering lights, cold floors, and dark walls — had filled her with numb excitement .

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  3. College life is a series of shocks because students: responsibilities, money and drugs

    Sean rushed outside with this new double-barreled water gun chasing his little sister around the yard.

    Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb because the tiny screw went deep to her skin

    These are the characteristics of a successful student: hard workers, staying engage, and attending tutoring.

    Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike. For example ripped jeans, showing too much skin and wearing dark colors

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    1. College life is a series of shocks--parties, all night study sessions, and peer pressure.

      Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike: irresponsible rebels who wear ripped jean, and wear dark colors

      Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement, who works in Home depot, the tiny screw went deep inside her skin

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  4. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools-a tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers-including a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas-shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life is a series of shocks -the endless book reports and random assignments.

    2. Sean rushed outside with a double barreled water gun, water splashing in every direction.

    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement-endless supplies of food always kept her satisfied how there.

    4. Determination, ambition, and intelligence-these are the characteristics of a good student.

    5.Teenager often wear clothes their parents dislike-baggy shirts and tight pants.

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    1. 1. College life---the endless book reports and random assignments--is a series of shocks.
      3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar--its damp walls--had filled her numb excitement.
      5. Teenagers--disobedient rebels--often wear clothes their parents dislike.

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  5. 1) College life is a series of shocks-one day, you can have a scholarship, but the other day, it can be taken away from you.
    2) Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun-he splashed his mom and dad with the water, made them fall and hurt their head.
    3) Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement-hwe hands were sweating, and she had a bright smile thinking about the memory.
    4) These are the characteristics of a successful student: working hard, doing homework, asking for help.
    5) Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike such as shorts, small tank tops, bikinis.

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    1. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools such as a watch, tiny pen, nail file, screwdriver, metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.
      In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas — shy beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

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    2. 1) College life--filled with sleepless nights--is a series of shocks: drugs and expulsion.
      2) Sean--a chubby, little boy--rushed outside with his new double-barreled, a cannon-like, water gun.
      3) Kylie--pretty, tall engineer--remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar, cave-like room, had filled her with numb excitement.
      4) These are the characteristics of a successful student: hard, doing homework, asking for help.
      5) Teenagers-lazy, little brats- often wear clothes their parents dislike such as shorts, small tank tops, bikinis.

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  6. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, tiny pen, nail file, screwdriver, metal saw, pliers, and fish scaler.

    1. College life is a series of shocks- unpredictable, outrageous, and learning experiences in life.

    2. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun- a navy blue miniaturize size gun with neon orange surfaces.

    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement

    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: self-motivated, eagerness to learn, organized, and integrity.


    5. Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike: low cut shorts, crop tops, jagged jeans, and provocative graphic tees- a form of teenage fashion trend.

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    1. In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas- shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

      Delete
    2. College life - sharing realities in a dorm life- is a series of shocks- parties, substance abuse, and exposure to different social norms.

      Sean, a architecture, rushed outside with his new barreled gun- navy blue weapon miniaturize gun with neon, orange surfaces.

      Kylie, reality tv show celebrity, remembered how thought of the dark cellar- a room below ground level- had filled her with numb excitement.

      Teenagers- young adults ranging from 12-18- often wear clothes their parents dislike: low cute shorts, jagged jeans, provocative graphic tees- a form of teenage fashion trend.

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  7. 1- College life is a series of shocks; one moment your're doing great in a class and then stress comes in and you start to fail at life.

    2- Sean rushed outside with his new red double-barreled water gun and started shooting at: Amanda, Carl and his mom.

    3- Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled with numb excitement- Her palms start to get sweaty. She shivered with excitement.

    4- These are the characteristics of a successful student: They finish their homework on time, isn't late to class, turns in proficient work, and does community service.

    5- Teenagers often wear clothes that their parents dislike- provocative or even clothing with slang.

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    1. 1: College life has a series of shocks: sleepless nights, stress, and peer pressure.
      2: Sean-- the black haired rebel--rushed outside with his new double--barreled water gun.

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  8. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, tiny pen, screwdriver, metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey studied gorillas — shy beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    College life is a series of shocks — unpredictible and filled with many opportunities.

    Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun, soaking everyone that crossed his path

    Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement: She started sweating but couldn't help being excited.

    These are the characteristics of a successful student: completing homework, being on time to class, respectful, proficient work, and tries her/his best in school.

    Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike: making parents angry with provocative cloth.

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  9. College life is a series of shocks -- stressful work, fun classes, and lame pop quizzes

    Kylie a tall, blue eyed girl with black hair still remembered the dark cellar that filled her with numb excitement -- hands shaking, palms sweating and heart beating fast.

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  10. 1. College life is a series of shocks: pure pressure from your peers, drugs, parties, ditching class, and procrastination.
    2. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun-squirting everybody that caught his eyesight- but it ran out of water quickly.
    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement: the cold brick walls, the little flashlight in the corner and the unlimited amount of darkness that held endless secrets.
    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: non-procrastination, studies,gets homework in on time, goes to all their classes and takes advantage of free education.
    5. Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike - showing too much skin, shorts too short, shirts too small, pants to low- the way teenagers dress to show a fashion trend.

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