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Using Semicolons

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    Which sentence uses SEMICOLONS ( ; ) correctly?

    This is a cheap and simple process, however; there are dangers.

    Attending the meeting were John, the president; Jack, the secretary; and Daniel, the employee.

    I called you last night; you did not answer.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    How can the following sentence be punctuated with SEMICOLONS ( ; ) and commas ( , )?

    Our band is performing at Mel's Place on Tuesday October 6 Wednesday October 19 and Tuesday October 25.

    Our band is performing at Mel's Place on Tuesday, October 6; Wednesday, October 19; and Tuesday, October 25.

    Our band is performing at Mel's Place on Tuesday October 6; Wednesday October 19; and Tuesday October 25.

    Our band is performing at Mel's Place on Tuesday; October 6, Wednesday; October 19, and Tuesday, October 25.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    How can the following sentence be punctuated with SEMICOLONS ( ; ) and commas ( , )?

    Joel is a trained engineer therefore we asked him to lead our robotics club.

    Joel is a trained engineer, therefore; we asked him to lead our robotics club.

    Joel is a trained engineer; therefore, we asked him to lead our robotics club.

    Joel is a trained engineer; therefore; we asked him to lead our robotics club.

    Joel is a trained engineer, therefore, we asked him to lead our robotics club.

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