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3.87 Combine or Separate Sentences Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.87 Combine or Separate Sentences. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Combine or Separate Sentences - Combine short, related sentences or separate run‑ons to improve clarity and variety. (CCSS W.3.5; CCSS L.3.3; TEKS §110.5 3.11(E), §110.5 3.20; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.K12.C.1.5, ELA.3.C.3.1; VA SOL 3.9b, 3.8c)

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Grade 3

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Original: The author signed books for an hour, her hand cramped, she kept smiling at each reader.
Which revision best fixes the run-on and keeps the tone positive?
AThe author signed books for an hour; her hand cramped, she kept smiling at each reader.
BThe author signed books for an hour, her hand cramped; she kept smiling at each reader.
CThe author signed books for an hour because her hand cramped, she kept smiling at each reader.
DThe author signed books for an hour; her hand cramped; she kept smiling at each reader.
Solution & Explanation:There are three complete ideas. Semicolons between each independent clause fix the run-on and keep the sentence clear.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Original: The coach called a timeout. Players huddled near the bench. The crowd quieted to listen.
Which revision best combines the last two sentences for smoothness?
AThe coach called a timeout; players huddled near the bench; the crowd quieted to listen.
BThe coach called a timeout. Players huddled near the bench, the crowd quieted to listen.
CThe coach called a timeout. Players huddled near the bench, and the crowd quieted to listen.
DThe coach called a timeout because players huddled near the bench, and the crowd quieted to listen.
Solution & Explanation:Choice C correctly joins two independent clauses with a comma and "and"; choice B is a comma splice.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Original: The project looked finished, I realized a citation was missing, I added it before submitting.
Which revision best fixes the run-on without changing meaning?
AThe project looked finished, I realized a citation was missing; I added it before submitting.
BThe project looked finished; I realized a citation was missing; I added it before submitting.
CThe project looked finished because I realized a citation was missing; I added it before submitting.
DThe project looked finished; I realized a citation was missing, I added it before submitting.
Solution & Explanation:Three independent clauses need clear separation. Semicolons between the clauses are correct and easy to read.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.87 (Grade 3 ELA skill practice: Combine or Separate Sentences.).

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