Where in the sentence(colons)
Where in the sentence(semicolons)
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Where in the sentence does the colon belong? There are two choices at this time play games or stay home.
There are two choices at this time: play games or stay home.
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Where in the sentence does the semicolon belong? I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
200
Where in the sentence does the colon belong? These are my favorite colors purple, turquoise, pink and yellow.
These are my favorite colors: purple, turquoise, pink and yellow.
200
Where in the sentence does the semicolon belong? Star Trek was my favorite television show during the 1960s in fact, it is my favorite television show of all time.
Star Trek was my favorite television show during the 1960s; in fact, it is my favorite television show of all time.
300
Where in the sentence does the colon belong? She kept repeating “I really want that car!”
She kept repeating: “I really want that car!”
300
Where in the sentence does the semicolon belong? I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
400
Where in the sentence does the colon belong? He wanted to see three cities in Italy Rome, Florence and Venice.
He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice.
400
Where in the sentence does the semicolon belong? Mom wants the chores completed moreover she wants them done properly.
Mom wants the chores completed; moreover she wants them done properly.
500
Where in the sentence does the colon belong? We knew who would win the game the Eagles
We knew who would win the game: the Eagles
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Where in the sentence does the semicolon belong? She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
She didn’t see the other car coming; now her car has a huge dent.
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