Question

The soccer player runs to the goal. He kicks the ball in and scores a point.

Which sentence best combines the two sentences using a participle phrase?

Running to the goal, the ball flies in as the soccer player scores a point.
Running to the goal, the soccer player scores a point and kicks the ball in.
Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.
Running to the goal, a point is scored as the soccer player kicks the ball in.

Answer 1

The best sentence that combines the two sentences using a participle phrase is:

**Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.**