A. Read the sentences under the photo. Notice the comma between the words garden and planting in the one-sentence answer. The comma makes it clear that the phrase planting vegetables gives extra information about Grandfather (He), not about the garden.Question: Where’s Grandfather?
Answer in two sentences: He’s at the community garden. He’s planting vegetables.
Answer in one sentence: He’s at the community garden, planting vegetables.

B. Combine the two sentences in the first answer to make one sentence. (Don’t forget the comma.) The first one is done for you.

1. Where was Sam yesterday?
He was in the kitchen all day. He was making food for the party.
He was in the kitchen all day, making food for the party.

2. Is Emma in Europe?
Yes, she’s at a university in France. She’s studying French.
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3. Where was Jack this morning?
He was at the gym downtown. He was playing basketball.

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4. Where were you yesterday?
I was home all day. I was painting the living room.
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5. Where’s the manager?
She’s in her office down the hall. She’s making a phone call.

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6. Is Annie here?
Yes, she’s outside on the patio. She’s sitting in the sun.
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7. Did you see Silvia and Marco at the mall?
Yes, I saw them in the mall parking lot. They were carrying a lot of packages.
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C. Read the questions and your shorter answers aloud with a partner.

D. Answer the questions below in complete sentences. Write your answers on the lines.

1. Where were you yesterday at 8 PM?
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2. What were you doing?
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E. Combine your two sentences to make one sentence. Here are some examples:

I was at my aunt’s house, learning how to make chicken soup.
I was in the garage, trying to fix my car.

Write your new sentence on the line below.
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F. Share your sentence with the class.

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