Pt3 Semicolons sheet 1

 

1.       Use a semicolon to join independent clauses together to form a compound sentence.

Keith is captain of the squad; Eric is manger.

2.       When there are many commas in the clauses of a compound sentence, separate the clauses themselves with a semicolon.

Chad was born in Muncie, Indiana, site of Ball State University; but he and his family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, when his mother, who is a professor, got a job there.

3.       When there are commas within items in a series, use semicolons to separate the items.

Volunteers came from Berkeley, California; Eugene, Oregon; Houston, Texas; and New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

 

Directions: Rewrite the sentence. Add semicolons.  Circle what you add.

 

  1. Jack passed the history test I failed it.
  2. The guidebook suggested buying these items: leather from Barcelona, Spain, or Florence, Italy wool from London, England, or Edinburgh, Scotland and crystal from Waterford, Ireland, or Stockholm, Sweden.
  3. When he finally decided to buy Mrs. Daniel’s old car, my brother was happy however, he was miserable when the transmission fell apart three months later.
  4. The concert tickets went on sale earlier by late afternoon, they were all sold out.
  5. Keith cleaned out the garage I painted the storm windows.
  6. Mary jumped out of bed and started getting dressed then she remembered that it was Saturday.
  7. Jon prepared dinner Paula set the table.
  8. Grinning broadly, Lee crossed the finish line 10 feet ahead of the others however, the grin faded when the judges told her she had been disqualified.
  9. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oakland, California Dallas and Houston, Texas and New York and Buffalo, New York, have professional teams.
  10. It was a clear day moreover, it was perfect for swimming.
  11. Allen wash the car Jenny, lean up the yard Joan, take the dog for a walk.
  12. Dad is an accountant Mom is a lawyer.
  13. Our school is overcrowded consequently, a new wing will be added.
  14. I got all dressed up for the party however, my best friend wore jeans.
  15. The contestants came from Dubuque, Iowa Memphis, Tennessee and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.