- 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.
The zebra is cute. It is also small.
The zebra is cute and small.
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.
The kangaroo jumped high. It jumped quick.
The kangaroo jumped high and quick.
The runners ran really hard. They are fast.
The runners ran really hard and fast.
Jamie ate his breakfast nicely. He was calm.
Jamie ate his breakfast nicely and calmly.