Question

Scorpions thrive in the desert. The desert is dry.

Combine the sentences into one without adding any new words

Answer 1

Answer: Scorpions thrive in the dry desert.

Step-by-step explanation:

It was stated not to add new words but never said you couldn’t take out any. Since the deserts are know to be dry, you don’t have to be repetitive and just combine the two sentences together.

Answer 2

The desert is dry, scorpions thrive in the desert.

Step-by-step explanation:

No added words, the comma makes the dependent clause hook onto the independent clause.