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.
It was terribly hot day.
No Hyphen
Its too cold well below zero to go out
It's too cold - well below zero - to go out
Here is the issue no one is ready for the game.
( : ) between issue and no
The average person blinks 14 to 17 times per minute. True or False?
True
Sam was willing to run the fifty-mile race, then, he will soak in a hot tub for days.
Sam was willing to run the fifty-mile race; then, he will soak in a hot tub for days.
The red walled apartment was not our first choice.
The red-walled apartment was not our first choice.
The vote was close 52 to 48 but the new rule passed.
The vote was close - 52 to 48 - but the new rule passed.
Sam has an idea everyone should get her a present.
( : ) after idea
Allodoxaphobia is the fear of other people’s _________.
opinions
Harvey is a dedicated employee moreover he is a friendly one.
Harvey is a dedicated employee; moreover, he is a friendly one.
It's nice to see clear headed thinkers.
It's nice to see clear-headed thinkers.
We went through 3 states Nebraska, Kansan, Missouri on the trip.
We went through 3 states - Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri - on the trip.
I knew what I needed to do buy myself a dog.
( : ) between do and buy
The tiny pocket in jeans was designed to store ______________.
The tiny pocket in jeans was designed to store pocket watches.
Tony finished reading the novel this week nevertheless Joan didn't.
Tony finished reading the novel this week; nevertheless, Joan didn't.
Extra large shrimp are always on the menu here.
Extra-large shrimp are always on the menu here.
My three sons Bip, Bop, and Boo brought buckets of barley from the barn.
My three sons -- Bip, Bop, and Boo -- brought buckets of barley from the barn.
After the dance, the students had the same thought they should get burgers at Hi-Way Diner.
( : ) after thought.
Penicillin was first called “________ juice.”
Penicillin was first called “mold juice.” (mould)
My mother is a basketball fan therefore she has not missed a single home game.
My mother is a basketball fan; therefore, she has not missed a single home game.
The generator was wind powered, which saved money.
No hyphen
Alex was proud to say that he was a self-made man a title that his parents would have been proud.
Alex was proud to say that he was a self-made man -- a title that his parents would have been proud.
In these unfortunate circumstances, it is important to remember one thing no one benefits from negativity.
( : ) after thing.
No number before 1,000 contains the letter _____.
No number before 1,000 contains the letter A.