Coordinating clauses fro writing

The examples below separate each idea or point into a separate sentence. This is not how English flows. Instead we coordinate ideas into clauses using different phrases, word forms, or different sentence structures.

 

1. The weather was sunny. We decided to go for a walk in the park.
2. I studied all night. I didn’t perform well on the test.
3. She was tired. She stayed up late to finish her project.
4. He enjoys playing video games. His brother prefers outdoor sports.
5. I wanted to go to the beach. It started raining heavily.
6. We had planned a road trip. The car broke down unexpectedly.
7. The concert tickets sold out quickly. We couldn’t attend.
8. She completed her homework early. She wanted to have more free time later.
9. I like reading novels. I don’t have much time for it.
10. He felt nervous about the interview. He had prepared thoroughly.
11. She looked tired. She insisted on attending the meeting.
12. You must submit the assignment by tomorrow. You will receive a penalty.
13. I enjoy hiking in the mountains. It helps me relax and unwind.
14. The team practiced hard every day. They won the championship.
15. He was running late. He stopped to help his friend with her bags.
16. He failed to meet the deadline. He worked overtime to complete the task.
17. She was very talented. She lacked confidence in her abilities.
18. I need to finish this report. I’ll answer some emails.
19. We could go to the cinema. We could stay home and watch a movie instead.
20. I had never traveled abroad before. This summer, I will visit Paris for the first time.