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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? He plays football soccer and baseball.
He plays football, soccer, and baseball.
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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? We ate popcorn nachos and candy at the movies.
We ate popcorn, nachos, and candy at the movies
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Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then.

Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.

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Does this sentence need any colons? If so, where? My recipe calls for this list of items butter, sugar, and flour.

My recipe calls for this list of items: butter, sugar, and flour.

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Does this sentence need any commas, colons, or semicolons? If so, where? My $10 million estate is to be split among my husband, daughter, son, and nephew.

No. Correct as is.

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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? The Christmas party was on December 18 2010 at Coors Field.

The Christmas party was on December 18, 2010, at Coors Field.

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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? Albert will you get me my bat suit?
Albert, will you get me my bat suit?
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Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? You will want to bring many camping items for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
You will want to bring many camping items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
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Does this salutation need a colon? Dear Ms. Brown
Yes! Dear Ms. Brown:
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Does this sentence need any commas, colons, or semicolons? If so, where? Time flies when we are having fun we are always having fun.

Time flies when we are having fun; we are always having fun. or Time flies when we are having fun, and we are always having fun.

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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? They can come to the party can't they?
What is They can come to the party, can't they?
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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? She moved from Los Angeles California to New York New York last fall.

She moved from Los Angeles, California, to New York, New York, last fall.

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Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.
This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.
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Does this sentence need any colons? If so, where? I want an assistant who can do the following (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.

I want an assistant who can do the following: (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.

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Does this sentence need any commas, dashes, or semicolons? If so, where? She lived San Jose also know as Silicon Valley - while she was working as a software engineer.

She lived San Jose - also know as Silicon Valley - while she was working as a software engineer.

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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? We went to the concert but left early.
No commas needed.
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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? When it stops raining we will go outside.

When it stops raining, we will go outside.

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Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? When I finish here, I will be glad to help you that is a promise I will keep.

When I finish here, I will be glad to help you; that is a promise I will keep.

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Does this sentence need any colons? If so, where? Garlic is used in Italian cooking it greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes.

Garlic is used in Italian cooking: it greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes.

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Does this sentence need any commas, colons, or semicolons? If so, where? I enjoy watching movies nevertheless I believe the book is always better.

I enjoy watching movies; nevertheless, I believe the book is always better.

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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? To study for his calculus midterm Brian drank seven cups of strong coffee which kept him wide awake for the all-nighter.

To study for his calculus midterm, Brian drank seven cups of strong coffee, which kept him wide awake for the all-nighter.

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Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? Fifteen uncooked popcorn kernels and a few grains of salt littered the front of Robert's shirt as he slouched in the theater seat.
No commas needed.
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Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

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Could this sentence use any colons? If so, where? Many animals have adapted to the desert; for example the fennec fox and the camel. 

Many animals have adapted to the desert; for example, the fennec fox and the camel.

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Add any needed commas, colons, and/or semicolons: The expedition faced three primary obstacles however only one truly threatened them the bitter relentless cold of the tundra. 

The expedition faced three primary obstacles; however, only one truly threatened them: the bitter, relentless cold of the tundra.