Commas After Introductory Elements – Exercise 2

Combine the Sentences: College Student Problems

Instructions:

Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence according to the direction in parentheses. Use a comma after the introductory element. You can add, delete, or rearrange words as needed.

Example:

Students have part-time jobs. They struggle to balance work and studies. (Begin with because.)

Answer: Because students have part-time jobs, they struggle to balance work and studies.

1. College tuition is expensive. Many students take out loans. (Begin with since.)

Clue: Start with “Since” to show the reason for something.

2. Students pull all-nighters to study. They feel exhausted the next day. (Begin with after.)

Clue: Start with “After” to show the time when something happens.

3. Students have heavy course loads. They often feel stressed. (Begin with because.)

Clue: Start with “Because” to explain the reason.

4. Students live on a tight budget. They can’t afford to eat out often. (Begin with since.)

Clue: Start with “Since” to show the reason for something.

5. Students procrastinate on assignments. They end up rushing to meet deadlines. (Begin with when.)

Clue: Start with “When” to show the time when something happens.