Question

D. Combine the sentences in each set below into a single clear sentence with at least
one participial phrase.
Here's an example:
I stood on the roof of my apartment building at dawn.
I watched the sun rise through crimson clouds.
Sample combination: Standing on the roof of my apartment building at dawn, I watched
the sun rise through crimson clouds.
1. The dishwasher was invented in 1889.
The dishwasher was invented by an Indiana housewife.
The first dishwasher was driven by a steam engine.
2. I took small sips from a can of Coke.
I was sitting on the ground in a shady corner.
I was sitting with my back against the wall.
3. I was sitting on the window ledge.
The ledge overlooked the narrow street.
I watched the children
The children were frolicking in the first snow of the season.
4. The first edition of Infant Care was published by the U.S. Government
The first edition of Infant Care was published in 1914.
The first edition of Infant Care recommended the use of peat moss for disposable diapers​

Answer 1

Answer:

I stood on the roof of my apartment building at dawn.

I watched the sun rise through gray clouds.

Sample combination: Standing on the roof of my apartment building at dawn, I watched the sun rise through gray clouds.

When you're done, compare your sentences with the sample combinations on page two.

Exercise: Building Sentences with Participial Phrases

The dishwasher was invented in 1889.

The dishwasher was invented by an Indiana housewife.The first dishwasher was driven by a steam engine.

I took small sips from a can of Coke.

I was sitting on the ground in a shady corner.I was sitting with my back against the wall.

I was sitting on the window ledge.

The ledge overlooked the narrow street.

I watched the children.The children were frolicking in the first snow of the season.

The first edition of Infant Care was published by the U.S. Governmen