Question

Scorpions thrive in the desert. The desert is dry.

Answer 1

Answer:

The desert is dry, scorpions thrive in the desert.

Explanation:

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

Answer 2

Answer: Scorpions thrive in the dry desert.

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.