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Question
Combine the following sentences by nominalising the first verb.
He committed a series of crimes. He was given severe punishment.
He was _________________________
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Solution
He committed a series of crimes. He was given severe punishment.
He was awarded the death penalty for committing a series of cold blooded murders .
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