| Semicolons |
| #1 |
When we were in Dubai, I wanted to visit Dubai Mall my brother wanted to go to the beach. |
When we were in Dubai, I wanted to visit Dubai Mall; my brother wanted to go to the beach. |
| #2 |
I called Abdulla he will be here in 10 minutes. |
I called Abdulla; he will be here in 10 minutes. |
| #3 |
Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth they are now exploring the oceans. |
Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth; they are now exploring the oceans. |
| #4 |
Mum hates seafood nevertheless, she cooks it for us. |
Mum hates seafood; nevertheless, she cooks it for us. |
| #5 |
Some reptiles like a dry climate others prefer a wet climate. |
Some reptiles like a dry climate; others prefer a wet climate. |
| Semicolons II |
| #1 |
The Abu Dhabi Police has bought the most expensive super car it will be displayed in the malls. |
The Abu Dhabi Police has bought the most expensive super car; it will be displayed in the malls. |
| #2 |
I cannot buy a new car I do not have enough money. |
I cannot buy a new car; I do not have enough money. |
| #3 |
The president was very popular he easily won the election. |
The president was very popular; he easily won the election. |
| #4 |
Meera got the snacks ready meanwhile, Leen and I decorated the classroom. |
Meera got the snacks ready; meanwhile, Leen and I decorated the classroom. |
| #5 |
People carelessly throw plastic bags in the deserts many camels eat these bags and die each day. |
People carelessly throw plastic bags in the deserts; many camels eat these bags and die each day. |
| Colons |
| #1 |
1257 P.M. |
12:57 P.M. |
| #2 |
Dear Dr. Rashed |
Dear Dr. Rashed: |
| #3 |
Three boys will be going to Abu Dhabi Saif, Rayan and Khalfan |
Three boys will be going to Abu Dhabi: Saif, Rayan and Khalfan |
| #4 |
Azza has some interesting hobbies acting, singing, and painting. |
Azza has some interesting hobbies: acting, singing, and painting. |
| #5 |
These are the things you will need for camping a bedroll, warm clothing, shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope. |
These are the things you will need for camping: a bedroll, warm clothing, shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope. |
| Colons II |
| #1 |
Do you watch the 600 news? |
Do you watch the 6:00 news? |
| #2 |
I am learning three languages Arabic, English and French. |
I am learning three languages: Arabic, English and French. |
| #3 |
I like this saying 'Live life to the fullest.' |
I like this saying: 'Live life to the fullest.' |
| #4 |
We made a salad with the following vegetables from our garden lettuce cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes. |
We made a salad with the following vegetables from our garden: lettuce cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes. |
| #5 |
During the field trip, our teacher pointed out the following trees strawberry, date palm, silver bell, and mountain laurel. |
During the field trip, our teacher pointed out the following trees: strawberry, date palm, silver bell, and mountain laurel. |
| Colons and Semicolons |
| #1 |
The new student was very shy however, she soon made new friends. |
The new student was very shy; however, she soon made new friends. |
| #2 |
I love reading all types of books mystery, horror, suspense, and biographies. |
I love reading all types of books: mystery, horror, suspense, and biographies. |
| #3 |
There are four main parts of a plant roots, stem, leaves and flower. |
There are four main parts of a plant: roots, stem, leaves and flower. |
| #4 |
In the main hall, we saw flags of five countries the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. |
In the main hall, we saw flags of five countries: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. |
| #5 |
They visited Bawadi Mall, Al Ain Sahara Mall, Sharjah and Emirates Mall, Dubai. |
They visited Bawadi Mall, Al Ain; Sahara Mall, Sharjah; and Emirates Mall, Dubai. |
