Semicolon vs Colon
I have a big grammar test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I have a big grammar test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
Shazam can transform from a teenager into a powerful superhero, ______ when he uses his wit to lighten the mood, it frustrates his enemies.
What coordinating conjunction best fits in the blank?
Shazam can transform from a teenager into a powerful superhero, and when he uses his wit to lighten the mood, it frustrates his enemies.
Although pizza is delicious I prefer homemade meals so I often cook pasta or stir-fry vegetables for dinner.
Although pizza is delicious, I prefer homemade meals, so I often cook pasta or stir-fry vegetables for dinner.
She brought three things to the party cookies, brownies, and cake.
She brought three things to the party: cookies, brownies, and cake.
Deadpool frequently breaks the fourth wall and makes sarcastic comments, _____ because he manages to handle himself in serious battles, everyone has to deal with it.
Which coordinating conjunction best fits in the blank?
Deadpool frequently breaks the fourth wall and makes sarcastic comments, but because he manages to handle himself in serious battles, everyone has to deal with it.
Penguins are excellent swimmers unfortunately, they are awkward on land.
Penguins are excellent swimmers; unfortunately, they are awkward on land.
He studied hard for the exam however, he didn’t do well.
He studied hard for the exam; however, he didn’t do well.
_______ it is true that the Guardians of the Galaxy argue with each other, they work together to save the universe, ____ that makes them seem like a family.
Which subordinating conjunction best fits in the first blank? Which coordinating conjunction best fits in the second blank?
While/Although it is true that the Guardians of the Galaxy argue with each other, they work together to save the universe, and/so that makes them seem like a family.
For dessert nothing beats a rich chocolate cake moist decadent and topped with velvety ganache.
For dessert, nothing beats a rich chocolate cake: moist, decadent, and topped with velvety ganache.
Dolphins are highly social animals they often work together to catch fish and play games.
Dolphins are highly social animals; they often work together to catch fish and play games.
___________ his size changes create funny situations, Ant-Man's ability to shrink and grow is extremely powerful, ____ he is always ready to tackle serious threats.
Which subordinating conjunction best fits in the first blank? Which coordinating conjunction best fits in the second blank?
Although his size changes create funny situations, Ant-Man's ability to shrink and grow is extremely powerful, so he is always ready to tackle serious threats.
Rocket Raccoon is always cracking jokes and showing off his gadgets yet he remains fiercely loyal to his team proving that even the funniest heroes have a serious side.
Rocket Raccoon is always cracking jokes and showing off his gadgets, yet he remains fiercely loyal to his team, proving that even the funniest heroes have a serious side.
The weather was perfect for a picnic sunny and warm with a light breeze.
The weather was perfect for a picnic: sunny and warm with a light breeze.
Groot only says "I am Groot".
His limited vocabulary leads to funny situations.
He plays a crucial role in the team.
Combine these three sentences into one sentence.
Although Groot only says "I am Groot," his limited vocabulary leads to funny situations, and he plays a crucial role in the team.
We were planning to go hiking this weekend.
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain.
We decided to postpone the trip.
Combine these three sentences into one sentence.
We were planning to go hiking this weekend; the weather forecast predicted heavy rain, so we decided to postpone the trip.
We were planning to go hiking this weekend, but the weather forecast predicted heavy rain, so we decided to postpone the trip.
Although we were planning to go hiking this weekend, the weather forecast predicted heavy rain, so we decided to postpone the trip.