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SEMI-COLONS SEPARATING MAIN CLAUSES Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly? ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

1. We missed the last bus we had to walk; all the way home. 2. We missed the last bus; we had to walk all the way home. 3. We missed the last bus we had; to walk all the way home. 4. We missed; the last bus we had to walk all the way home.

1. Dogs are pack; animals cats are solitary creatures. 2. Dogs are pack animals cats; are solitary creatures. 3. Dogs are pack animals; cats are solitary creatures. 4. Dogs are; pack animals cats are solitary creatures.

1. Asha has taken up the guitar; I pity her poor neighbours. 2. Asha has taken up; the guitar I pity her poor neighbours. 3. Asha has taken up the guitar I pity her; poor neighbours. 4. Asha has; taken up the guitar I pity her poor neighbours.

1. Amber wore a dress; to the party Archie wore his kilt. 2. Amber wore a dress to; the party Archie wore his kilt. 3. Amber wore a dress to the party; Archie wore his kilt. 4. Amber wore; a dress to the party Archie wore his kilt.

1. I beg your pardon I didn’t; promise you a rose garden. 2. I beg your pardon I didn’t promise you; a rose garden. 3. I beg your pardon I didn’t promise; you a rose garden. 4. I beg your pardon; I didn’t promise you a rose garden.

1. We missed the last bus; we had to walk all the way home. (2) 2. Dogs are pack animals; cats are solitary creatures.(3) 3. Asha has taken up the guitar; I pity her poor neighbours. (1) 4. Amber wore a dress to the party; Archie wore his kilt. (3) 5. I beg your pardon; I didn’t promise you a rose garden. (4) HOW MANY DID YOU GET RIGHT? ANSWERS

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SEMI-COLONS SEPARATING MAIN CLAUSES Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly? ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

1. The door swung; open a masked figure strode in. 2. The door; swung open a masked figure strode in. 3. The door swung open; a masked figure strode in. 4. The door swung open a masked figure; strode in.

1. Alex bought a toy; car he played with it when he got home. 2. Alex bought a toy car he played with it; when he got home. 3. Alex bought; a toy car he played with it when he got home. 4. Alex bought a toy car; he played with it when he got home.

1. She was very tired; she had worked late the night before. 2. She was very tired she had worked late; the night before. 3. She was very tired she had; worked late the night before. 4. She was very tired she had worked; late the night before.

1. John opened; the drawer it was empty. 2. John; opened the drawer it was empty. 3. John opened the drawer; it was empty. 4. John opened the drawer it was; empty.

1. Jenna worked; hard she deserved to pass her exams. 2. Jenna worked hard; she deserved to pass her exams. 3. Jenna worked hard she deserved to pass; her exams. 4. Jenna worked hard she deserved; to pass her exams.

1. The door swung open; a masked figure strode in. (3) 2. Alex bought a toy car; he played with it when he got home. (4) 3. She was very tired; she had worked late the night before.(1) 4. John opened the drawer; it was empty. (3) 5. Jenna worked hard; she deserved to pass her exams. (2) HOW MANY DID YOU GET RIGHT? ANSWERS

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SEMI-COLONS SEPARATING MAIN CLAUSES Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly? ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

1. Eating healthily helps you; lose weight staying fit keeps you healthy. 2. Eating healthily helps you lose; weight staying fit keeps you healthy. 3. Eating healthily helps you lose weight; staying fit keeps you healthy. 4. Eating healthily; helps you lose weight staying fit keeps you healthy.

1. My dog hates; dog food he loves eating my dinner. 2. My dog hates dog’ food he loves eating my dinner. 3. My dog hates dog food he loves; eating my dinner. 4. My dog hates dog food; he loves eating my dinner.

1. I don’t like; crisps I much prefer chocolate. 2. I don’t like crisps; I much prefer chocolate. 3. I don’t like crisps I much prefer; chocolate. 4. I don’t; like crisps I much prefer chocolate.

1. Neither of us can speak; French we had to get a translator. 2. Neither of us can speak French we had to; get a translator. 3. Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator. 4. Neither of us; can speak French we had to get a translator.

1. The weather forecaster; was right it rained all day. 2. The weather forecaster was right; it rained all day. 3. The weather forecaster was; right it rained all day. 4. The weather forecaster was right it rained; all day.

1. Eating healthily helps you lose weight; staying fit keeps you healthy. (1) 2. My dog hates dog food; he loves eating my dinner. (4) 3. I don’t like crisps; I much prefer chocolate.(2) 4. Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator. (3) 5. The weather forecaster was right; it rained all day. (2) HOW MANY DID YOU GET RIGHT? ANSWERS

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SEMI-COLONS SEPARATING LONG ITEMS IN A LIST Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly? ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

1. The attractions of the park included: a new; roundabout a short pony ride; a long slide and an ice-cream stall. 2. The attractions of the park included: a new roundabout; a short pony; ride; a long slide and an ice-cream stall. 3. The attractions of the park included: a new roundabout; a short pony ride; a long slide; and an ice-cream stall. 4. The attractions of the park included: a new roundabout a short pony ride; a long slide and; an ice-cream stall.

1. In the library, there were several children reading; a teacher counting books; and a librarian tidying the shelves. 2. In the library, there were several children; reading a teacher counting books; and a librarian tidying the shelves. 3. In the library, there were several children reading; a teacher; counting books and a librarian tidying the shelves. 4. In the library; there were several children reading; a teacher counting books; and a librarian tidying the shelves.

1. I packed; a pair of sunglasses my favourite shorts; and a teddy bear. 2. I packed a pair; of sunglasses; my favourite shorts and a teddy bear. 3. I packed a pair of sunglasses; my favourite shorts; and a teddy bear. 4. I packed a pair; of sunglasses my favourite shorts and; a teddy bear.

1. I bought; a bunch of bananas; a loaf of bread; a packet of crisps and a box of chocolates. 2. I bought a bunch; of bananas; a loaf of bread; a packet of crisps and a box of chocolates. 3. I bought a bunch of bananas a loaf of bread; a packet of crisps and; a box of chocolates. 4. I bought a bunch of bananas; a loaf of bread; a packet of crisps; and a box of chocolates.

1. In the park, I saw a man; flying a kite; a girl walking her dog; and an icecream van. 2. In the park, I saw a man flying a kite; a girl walking her dog; and an icecream van. 3. In the park; I saw a man flying a kite a girl walking her dog; and an icecream van. 4. In the park, I saw a man; flying a kite a girl; walking her dog; and an icecream van.

1. The attractions of the park included: a new roundabout; a short pony ride; a long slide; and an ice- cream stall. (3) 2. In the library, there were several children reading; a teacher counting books; and a librarian tidying the shelves. (1) 3. I packed a pair of sunglasses; my favourite shorts; and a teddy bear. (3) 4. I bought a bunch of bananas; a loaf of bread; a packet of crisps; and a box of chocolates. (4) 5. In the park, I saw a man flying a kite; a girl walking her dog; and an icecream van. (2) HOW MANY DID YOU GET RIGHT? ANSWERS

QUICK QUESTIONS

SEMI-COLONS CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS Write these sentences out adding a comma and a semi-colon... ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

Jason did not study hence he failed the test.

You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.

The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.

I really like that puppy however my landlord does not allow pets.

My dad loves gardening therefore our garden is full of flowers.

1. Jason did not study; hence, he failed the test. 2. You can go when the chores are done; otherwise, you will miss the party. 3. The rain was pouring down; still, no one left the beach. 4. I really like that puppy; however, my landlord does not allow pets. 5. My dad loves gardening; therefore, our garden is full of flowers. HOW MANY DID YOU GET RIGHT? ANSWERS

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SEMI-COLONS CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS Write these sentences out adding a comma and a semi-colon... ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

You start making the milkshake meanwhile I will bake the cakes.

She got twenty presents for her birthday nevertheless she was not happy.

He stayed up all night playing games consequently he overslept this morning.

The dance finished early finally we could get something to eat.

It rained hard moreover lightening flashed and thunder boomed.

1. You start making the milkshake; meanwhile, I will bake the cakes. 2. She got twenty presents for her birthday; nevertheless, she was not happy. 3. He stayed up all night playing games; consequently, he overslept this morning. 4. The dance finished early; finally, we could get something to eat. 5. It rained hard; moreover, lightning flashed and thunder boomed. HOW MANY DID YOU GET RIGHT? ANSWERS