Colons and Semicolons
We traveled to Bismarck, North Dakota Helena, Montana and Los Angeles, California.
We traveled to Bismarck, North Dakota; Helena, Montana; and Los Angeles, California.
Have a seat Rhonda.
Have a seat, Rhonda.
Review: "The Ransom of Red Chief"
O. Henry
What does the poem "Leisure" encourage us to do: stay busy or stop and enjoy the little things?
Enjoy the little things.
What happened to Anne's boat in "An Unfortunate Lily Maid?"
It sank.
We will start the test on Psalm 150 1 at 3 00 p.m.
We will start the test on Psalm 150:1 at 3:00 p.m.
After I serve the dessert you may begin eating.
After I serve the dessert, you may begin eating.
"An Unfortunate Lily Maid"
L.M. Montgomery
What was the name of the man who will be killed if the curfew bell rings in "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight?"
Basil Underwood
Why is Anne upset with Gilbert after he rescues her?
Gilbert made fun of Anne's hair. (He called her "Carrots.")
We forgot to study for the test therefore, we did not do well.
We forgot to study for the test; therefore, we did not do well.
John worked out in the gym but he did not practice for the game.
John worked out in the gym, but he did not practice for the game.
"Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight"
Rose Hartwick Thorpe
What country is the "revolution" occurring in "A Tale of Two Cities?"
France
Who saves Charles Darnay in "A Tale of Two Cities?"
Sydney Carton
Bring the following items to the front of the classroom your textbook, your notes, and your calculators.
Bring the following items to the front of the classroom: your textbook, your notes, and your calculators.
While I was not interested in the movie I watched it carefully in the cool comfortable movie theater.
While I was not interested in the movie, I watched it carefully in the cool, comfortable movie theater.
Charles Dickens
What was the name of the man who was supposed to be sent to the guillotine in "A Tale of Two Cities?"
Charles Darnay of Evremonde
What does Bessie do to stop the bell from ringing in "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight?"
Jumping on the ladder and stopping the bell from ringing
We will begin the test at 9 00 a.m. therefore, we need to eat a good breakfast before class.
We will begin the test at 9:00 a.m.; therefore, we need to eat a good breakfast before class.
My grandmother who baked a cake for the church potluck decided to attend the party for her friend.
My grandmother, who baked a cake for the church potluck, decided to attend the party for her friend.
"Leisure"
William Henry Davies
Describe how Marilla and Matthew differ about Anne's rescue by Gilbert in "An Unfortunate Lily Maid."
Marilla: scolds Anne and tells her not to be silly
Matthew: says a little romance is okay
What should we take the time to do according to these lines from the poem "Leisure?"
No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
Enjoy each day fully (like stars in the night sky).