| Semicolons |
| #1 |
Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome my little brother wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center. |
Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome; my little brother wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center. |
| #2 |
I called Leon he will be here in 10 minutes. |
I called Leon; he will be here in 10 minutes. |
| #3 |
Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth they are now exploring the floors of the oceans. |
Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth; they are now exploring the floors of the oceans. |
| #4 |
We visited New Orleans, Louisiana Natchez, Mississippi and St. Louis, Missouri. |
We visited New Orleans, Louisiana; Natchez, Mississippi; and St. Louis, Missouri. |
| #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 |
St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States the Spanish founded it in 1565. |
St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States; the Spanish founded it in 1565. |
| #2 |
Our strongest defensive players are Carlos, Will, and Jared and Kareem and Matt are excellent on offense. |
Our strongest defensive players are Carlos, Will, and Jared; and Kareem and Matt are excellent on offense. |
| #3 |
He was born on September 27, 1983 began school on September 4,1988 and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001. |
He was born on September 27, 1983; began school on September 4,1988; and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001. |
| #4 |
Dan got the snacks ready meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room. |
Dan got the snacks ready; meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room. |
| #5 |
The popular names of certain animals are misleading for example, the koala bear is not a bear. |
The popular names of certain animals are misleading; for example, the koala bear is not a bear. |
| Colons |
| #1 |
Minimum equipment for camping is as follows a bedroll, utensils for cooking and eating, warm clothing, sturdy shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope. |
Minimum equipment for camping is as follows: a bedroll, utensils for cooking and eating, warm clothing, sturdy shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope. |
| #2 |
Dear Dr. Roesch |
Dear Dr. Roesch: |
| #3 |
To Whom It May Concern |
To Whom It May Concern: |
| #4 |
Marcelo's hoppies include the following fishing, hiking, and painting. |
Marcelo's hoppies include the following: fishing, hiking, and painting. |
| #5 |
1257 P.M. |
12:57 P.M. |
| Colons II |
| #1 |
During the fild trip, our teacher pointed out the following trees sugarberry, papaw, silver bell, and mountain laurel. |
During the fild trip, our teacher pointed out the following trees: sugarberry, papaw, silver bell, and mountain laurel. |
| #2 |
Using a recipe from Miami Spice The New Florida Cuisine, we made barbecue sauce. |
Using a recipe from Miami Spice: The New Florida Cuisine, we made barbecue sauce. |
| #3 |
My favorite saying can be summed up in a few words 'Live life to the fullest.' |
My favorite saying can be summed up in a few words: '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 |
Do you watch the 6 00 news?!? |
Do you watch the 6:00 news?!? |
| Semicolons and Colons |
| #1 |
Emma felt shy however, she soon made new friends. |
Emma felt shy; however, she soon made new friends. |
| #2 |
Additional supplies are as follows a ballpoint pen, some construction paper, scissors, and an eraser. |
Additional supplies are as follows: a ballpoint pen, some construction paper, scissors, and an eraser. |
| #3 |
Dr. Termi has sent me letters from Dublin, Ireland Geneva, Switzerland Florence, Italy and Athens, Greece. |
Dr. Termi has sent me letters from Dublin, Ireland; Geneva, Switzerland; Florence, Italy; and Athens, Greece |
| #4 |
In the main hall we saw flags of five countries the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Jamaica, and South Africa. |
In the main hall we saw flags of five countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Jamaica, and South Africa. |
| #5 |
Our music class is very busy for example, Maria is giving a violin recital next week. |
Our music class is very busy; for example, Maria is giving a violin recital next week. |
