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The Beatles the most famous rock band in history were from England.
What is The Beatles--the most famous rock band in history--were from England.
100
There are sixty seven people waiting in line.
What is There are sixty-seven people waiting in line.
100
The first show is at 8:00 pm the second show is at 10:30 pm.
What is The first show is at 8:00 pm; the second show is at 10:30 pm.
100
The plane took off at exactly 528 pm.
What is The plane took off at exactly 5:28 pm.
100
My friends decided that the name of the spacecraft should be called the Mariner 10.
What is Mariner 10
200
I know who is at the door it is the mailman.
What is I know who is at the door--it is the mailman.
200
Robert's ex girlfriend called him last night.
What is Robert's ex-girlfriend called him last night.
200
Paula did well in two subjects she will have a high average this year.
What is Paula did well in two subjects; she will have a high average this year.
200
Before you paint, gather the following things paint, a palette, and brushes.
What is Before you paint, gather the following things: paint, a palette, and brushes.
200
Every morning I like to get up and read the Saturday Review while eating my breakfast.
What is Saturday Review
300
Mary Queen of Scots who was also a French queen was cousin to Elizabeth I of England.
What is Mary Queen of Scots--who was also a French queen--was cousin to Elizabeth I of England.
300
Heather's mom thinks she lacks self confidence.
What is Heather's mom thinks she lacks self-confidence.
300
All 12 students did well however, the boys did better than the girls.
What is All 12 students did well; however, the boys did better than the girls.
300
Dear Ms. Glover Thank you for your letter.
What is Dear Ms. Glover: Thank you for your letter.
300
The Lion King was a movie and also a play on Broadway.
What is Lion King
400
Tomorrow my last day of school is almost here.
What is Tomorrow--my last day of school--is almost here.
400
He was an all state running back his senior year in high school.
What is He was an all-state running back his senior year in high school.
400
The first was from Garfield, Pennsylvania the second was from Waco, Texas.
What is The first was from Garfield, Pennsylvania; the second was from Waco, Texas.
400
The perfect actress has the following qualities enthusiasm, the ability to dance well, and a strong singing voice.
What is The perfect actress has the following qualities: enthusiasm, the ability to dance well, and a strong singing voice.
400
The Mona Lisa hangs in Paris, France at the Louvre Museum.
What is Mona Lisa
500
Cuthbert we call him Chip is my best friend.
What is Cuthbert--we call him Chip--is my best friend.
500
Martin is on anti inflammatory medication.
What is Martin is on anti-inflammatory medication.
500
Two students tried out for the leading role only one received the part.
What is Two students tried out for the leading role; only one received the part.
500
William Shakespeare wrote "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts."
What is William Shakespeare wrote: "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts."
500
I think Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was better than Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.