- To avoid short, choppy sentences, a writer often combines two or more sentences that describe the same subject.
- Sentences that describe the same subject with different adjectives can sometimes be combined.
![group_image](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL130Kids/unit06/Grammar%206-5/6-5g1.jpg)
![group_image](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL130Kids/unit06/Grammar%206-5/6-5g2.jpg)
The zebra is cute. It is also small.
The zebra is cute and small.
![group_image](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL130Kids/unit06/Grammar%206-5/6-5g3.jpg)
The blueberries are fresh. They are also delicious.
The blueberries are fresh and delicious.
Sentences that describe the same verb with different adverbs can also be combined.
![group_image](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL130Kids/unit06/Grammar%206-5/6-5g4.jpg)
The kangaroo jumped high. It jumped quick.
The kangaroo jumped high and quick.
![group_image](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL130Kids/unit06/Grammar%206-5/6-5g5.jpg)
The runners ran really hard. They are fast.
The runners ran really hard and fast.
![group_image](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL130Kids/unit06/Grammar%206-5/6-5g6.jpg)
Jamie ate his breakfast nicely. He was calm.
Jamie ate his breakfast nicely and calmly.