Colon v Semicolon
The chef's specialty salad included the following mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
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The chef's specialty salad included the following: mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
The school principal Mr. Thompson leads with a firm yet compassionate approach.
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The school principal, Mr. Thompson, leads with a firm yet compassionate approach.
At one time the ocean floor along the Atlantic coast had been full of cracks and spaces in which fish could hide. ___________, however, sand built up, which made the ocean floor flat and unable to support its once thriving ecosystem.
A) In essence
B) Over time
C) Correspondingly
D) Then
B) Over time
Sara studied hard for one purpose to succeed on her exams.
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Sara studied hard for one purpose: to succeed on her exams.
Chemistry a subject I find challenging is taught by Dr. Ramirez an expert in her field.
Rewrite this sentence to include commas around the extra information.
Chemistry, a subject I find challenging, is taught by Dr. Ramirez, an expert in her field.
In the past some were sold to be preserved or reused, however, most subway cars were scrapped for their metal. ___________, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority came up with a better idea.
A) Eventually
B) However
C) Also
D) Yet
A) Eventually
Some students do more than attend school they have families and jobs that compete for their time as well.
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Some students do more than attend school; they have families and jobs that compete for their time as well.
Mr. Anderson the history teacher known for his interactive lessons brings the past to life.
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Mr. Anderson, the history teacher known for his interactive lessons, brings the past to life.
Tigers and cheetahs, both majestic big cats, exhibit distinct characteristics shaped by their unique habitats and evolutionary adaptations. _______ tigers are renowned for their muscular build and stealthy hunting techniques, cheetahs are celebrated for their unmatched speed and agility on the open plains.
A) Since
B) Furthermore,
C) While
D) Because
C) While
I needed more time to study for my classes. Therefore, I cut back on the hours I worked each week.
What punctuation mark could combine these sentences?
I needed more time to study for my classes; therefore, I cut back on the hours I worked each week.
English literature my favorite subject is taught by Professor Brown an inspiring storyteller.
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English literature, my favorite subject, is taught by Professor Brown, an inspiring storyteller.
Texas blends a diverse heritage shaped by Native American, Mexican, and European influences. _________, its sprawling landscapes range from the rolling plains of the Panhandle to the rugged beauty of the Big Bend National Park in the west.
A) In contrast
B) First
C) For example
D) Moreover
D) Moreover
There are three types of muscle in the body cardiac, smooth, and skeletal.
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There are three types of muscle in the body: cardiac, smooth, and skeletal.
Different species of fish such as tuna and flounder now call the subway cars home.
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Different species of fish, such as tuna and flounder, now call the subway cars home.
____________, Texas stands as a testament to resilience and independence, reflected in its iconic symbols like the Lone Star flag and the legendary Texas Rangers, embodying a spirit of adventure and frontier spirit that continues to define its identity today.
Which transition best serves as the start of a concluding paragraph?
A) Furthermore
B) In my opinion
C) Ultimately
D) Concluding
C) Ultimately