Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to combine two sentences using the word in brackets and a comma.
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1. Randy needs a haircut. He does not have any money. (but)
→ “But” shows contrast — he needs something, but can’t get it because of no money.
Combine: *Randy needs a haircut, but he does not have any money.*
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2. Joey emptied the litter box. He also gave the cat a bath. (and)
→ “And” adds information — both things happened.
Combine: *Joey emptied the litter box, and he also gave the cat a bath.*
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3. You could put your hair up in a bun. You could tie it in pigtails. (or)
→ “Or” gives choices — you can do one or the other.
Combine: *You could put your hair up in a bun, or you could tie it in pigtails.*
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4. Next summer, we could visit Florida. We could go to the Grand Canyon. (or)
→ Again, “or” means choice between two places.
Combine: *Next summer, we could visit Florida, or we could go to the Grand Canyon.*
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5. Melanie bought cookies at the store. She put them away in the cupboard. (and)
→ “And” connects two actions she did.
Combine: *Melanie bought cookies at the store, and she put them away in the cupboard.*
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6. My uncle would like to fly planes. He is afraid of heights. (but)
→ “But” shows contrast — he wants to fly, but fears heights.
Combine: *My uncle would like to fly planes, but he is afraid of heights.*
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Final Answer:
1. Randy needs a haircut, but he does not have any money.
2. Joey emptied the litter box, and he also gave the cat a bath.
3. You could put your hair up in a bun, or you could tie it in pigtails.
4. Next summer, we could visit Florida, or we could go to the Grand Canyon.
5. Melanie bought cookies at the store, and she put them away in the cupboard.
6. My uncle would like to fly planes, but he is afraid of heights.
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