1. He went to work, but he did not want to go.
2. The scientists trained him well, and they helped him find a job when his training was through.
3. Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals, and grizzly bears are the same.
4. Mark told me not to come with him, so he looked longingly at me as I left.
5. I will not give in to you, for I will not let you push me around.
6. My father loves to drive during the day, but his nursing home lets him drive before 8pm.
7. I want to go on a date with Javier, so I ask him out.
8. They couldn’t think of anything better to do, so they decided to baby-sit for the family.
9. A book can be a lot of fun to read, but it can also be boring.
10. My cat was hungry, so it had not eaten since breakfast.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of combining simple sentences.