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 rubbed my wrists vigorously. That restored the circulation to my hands. I could now undo the gag.
Blood. Knot. Massage.
2. Your desk is untidy. I know your character.
Chaos. Tell. Who.
3. His manner was strange. The inspector stopped writing. He stared.
Notice.
4. He crouched against the wall. At the same time he enjoined silence.
Lips. Motion. Quiet.
5. She stopped speaking. Two waiters took away their plates. She started speaking again.
Break off. Interrupt. While.
6. His excuse made me laugh. I tried to hide it.
Absurd. Amuse. See.