Semicolons
The last day of summer vacation arrived consequently, we prepared for the first day of the school year.
The last day of summer vacation arrived; consequently, we prepared for the first day of the school year.
They should leave at 1130.
They should leave at 11:30.
I will enjoy having a new sister in law.
I will enjoy having a new sister-in-law.
How far north do palm trees grow
How far north do palm trees grow?
The designer's newest fashions magnificent scarves will be featured at the show.
The designer's newest fashions (magnificent scarves) will be featured at the show.
She enjoys ice skating she learned how to roller-blade when she was a child.
She enjoys ice skating; she learned how to roller-blade when she was a child.
Class began 200 minutes early this morning.
Class began 2:00 minutes early this morning.
Sixty eight freshmen attended the assembly.
Sixty-eight freshmen attended the assembly.
After you mow the lawn, rake the leaves
After you mow the lawn, rake the leaves.
She replied, "This rock group The Woogies sounds like all others I have heard so far."
She replied, "This rock group (The Woogies) sounds like all others I have heard so far."
Zineb did well in two subjects hence, she will have a high average.
Zineb did well in two subjects; hence, she will have a high average.
Dear Sirs We are writing to inform you that your application is in the mail.
Dear Sirs: We are writing to inform you that your application is in the mail.
Instead of depending upon her parents so much, Lynn should become more self reliant.
Instead of depending upon her parents so much, Lynn should become more self-reliant.
I just won ten thousand dirhams
I just won ten thousand dirhams!
Her decision not to resign was based on one thought she enjoys teaching English to teenagers.
Her decision not to resign was based on one thought--she enjoys teaching English to teenagers.
On Thursday evening, Reda decided to go camping on Friday morning, he packed his bags and left.
On Thursday evening, Reda decided to go camping; on Friday morning, he packed his bags and left.
Note these tips for hammering in a nail hold the hammer at the end of the handle, position the nail carefully, and watch your thumb.
Note these tips for hammering in a nail: hold the hammer at the end of the handle, position the nail carefully, and watch your thumb.
Only rarely do pandas breed in captivity
Only rarely do pandans breed in captivity.
Samia the only naysayer in the group remains unconvinced.
Samia--the only naysayer in the group--remains unconvinced.
The book mobile will be at school on Wednesday, October 12 Friday October 14, and Friday, October 21.
The book mobile will be at school on Wednesday, October 12; Friday, October 14; and Friday, October 21.
Don't forget to buy these items at the grocery store for me rice, eggs, and cheese.
Don't forget to buy these items at the grocery store for me: rice, eggs, and cheese.
I can't reedit this manuscript; my eyes are tired.
I can't re-edit this manuscript; my eyes are tired.
Mother asked why we didn't empty the trash.
Mother asked, "Why we didn't empty the trash?"
George Eliot whose real name was Mary Ann Evans wrote poems and several novels.
George Eliot (whose real name was Mary Ann Evans) wrote poems and several novels.