Combine each set of simple sentences into a compound or a complex sentence.

Write the
combined sentence on your own sheet of paper.
1. Heroin is an extremely addictive drug, and thousands of heroin addicts die each year.
2. Shakespeare’s writing is still relevant today as he wrote about timeless themes which
include love, hate, jealousy, death, and destiny.
3. Gay marriage is now legal in six states, so Lowa, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont,
New Hampshire, and Maine all permit same-sex marriage, however other states are
likely to follow their example.
4. Prewriting is a vital stage of the writing process, which helps you organize your ideas,
and types of prewriting include outlining, brainstorming, and idea mapping.
5. Mitch Bancroft is a famous writer, who also serves as a governor on the local school
board, and have two children who attend the school.