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Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome my little brother wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center.
What is Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome; my little brother wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center.
100
St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States the Spanish founded it in 1565.
What is St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States; the Spanish founded it in 1565.
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Minimum equipment for camping is as follows a bedroll, utensils for cooking and eating, warm clothing, sturdy shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope.
What is Minimum equipment for camping is as follows: a bedroll, utensils for cooking and eating, warm clothing, sturdy shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope.
100

During the fild trip, our teacher pointed out many trees sugarberry, papaw, silver bell, and mountain laurel.

What is During the field trip, our teacher pointed out many trees: sugarberry, papaw, silver bell, and mountain laurel.

100

Emma felt shy however, she soon made new friends.

Emma felt shy; however, she soon made new friends.

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I called Leon he will be here in 10 minutes.
What is I called Leon; he will be here in 10 minutes.
200

Our strongest defensive players are Carlos, Will, and Jared and Kareem and Matt are excellent on offense.

Our strongest defensive players are Carlos, Will, and Jared; Kareem and Matt are excellent on offense.

200

The mother told her sons only one thing was important in life family. 

The mother told her sons only one thing was important in life: family.

200

He studied and worked for one goal to graduate college early. 

He studied and worked for one goal: to graduate college early. 

200
Additional supplies are as follows a ballpoint pen, some construction paper, scissors, and an eraser.
What is Additional supplies are as follows: a ballpoint pen, some construction paper, scissors, and an eraser.
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Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth they are now exploring the floors of the oceans.
What is Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth; they are now exploring the floors of the oceans.
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He was born on September 27, 1983 began school on September 4,1988 and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001.
What is He was born on September 27, 1983; began school on September 4,1988; and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001.
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To Whom It May Concern
What is To Whom It May Concern:
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My favorite saying can be summed up in a few words 'Live life to the fullest.'

My favorite saying can be summed up in a few words: 'Live life to the fullest.'

300
Dr. Termi has sent me letters from Dublin, Ireland Geneva, Switzerland Florence, Italy and Athens, Greece.
What is Dr. Termi has sent me letters from Dublin, Ireland; Geneva, Switzerland; Florence, Italy; and Athens, Greece
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We visited New Orleans, Louisiana Natchez, Mississippi and St. Louis, Missouri.

We visited New Orleans, Louisiana; Natchez, Mississippi; and St. Louis, Missouri.

400

Dan got the snacks ready meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room.

Dan got the snacks ready; meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room.

400

Marcelo is interested in many hobbies fishing, hiking, and painting.

Marcelo is interested in many hobbies: fishing, hiking, and painting.

400

We made a salad with the vegetables from our garden lettuce, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes.

What is We made a salad with the vegetables from our garden: lettuce, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes.

400

In the main hall we saw flags of five countries the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Jamaica, and South Africa.

In the main hall we saw flags of five countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Jamaica, and South Africa.

500
Some reptiles like a dry climate others prefer a wet climate.
What is Some reptiles like a dry climate; others prefer a wet climate.
500
The popular names of certain animals are misleading for example, the koala bear is not a bear.
What is The popular names of certain animals are misleading; for example, the koala bear is not a bear.
500
1257 P.M.
What is 12:57 P.M.
500

Do you watch the 6 00 news?!?

Do you watch the 6:00 news?!?

500

Our music class is very busy for example, Maria is giving a violin recital next week.

Our music class is very busy; for example, Maria is giving a violin recital next week.