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100
The last day of summer vacation arrived consequently, we prepared for the first day of the school year.
What is, The last day of summer vacation arrived consequently; we prepared for the first day of the school year.
100
They should leave at 1130.
What is, They should leave at 11:30.
100
I will enjoy having a new sister in law.
What is, I will enjoy having a new sister-in-law.
100
How far north do palm trees grow
What is,How far north do palm trees grow?
100
The designer's newest fashions magnificent scarves will be featured at the show.
What is, The designer's newest fashions (magnificent scarves) will be featured at the show.
200
She enjoys ice skating she learned how to roller-blade when she was a child.
What is, She enjoys ice skating; she learned how to roller-blade when she was a child.
200
They should leave at 1130.
What is,They should leave at 11:30.
200
Sixty eight freshman attended the assembly.
What is,Sixty-eight freshman attended the assembly.
200
After you mow the lawn, rake the clippings
What is,After you mow the lawn, rake the clippings.
200
She replied, " This rock group The Woogies sounds like all others I have heard so far."
What is,She replied, " This rock group (The Woogies) sounds like all others I have heard so far."
300
Paula did well in two subjects hence, she will have a high average.
What is,Paula did well in two subjects; hence, she will have a high average.
300
Dear Sirs We are writing to inform you that your application is in the mail.
What is, Dear Sirs: We are writing to inform you that your application is in the mail.
300
Instead of depending upon her parents so much, Lynn should become more self relient.
What is, Instead of depending upon her parents so much, Lynn should become more self-relient.
300
I just won ten thousand dollars
What is,I just won ten thousand dollars!
300
Her decision not to resign was based on one thought she enjoys teaching English to teeneagers.
What is,Her decision not to resign was based on one thought-she enjoys teaching English to teeneagers.
400
On Thursday evening, Stuart decided to go camping on Friday morning, he packed his bags and left.
What is, On Thursday evening, Stuart decided to go camping; on Friday morning, he packed his bags and left.
400
Not these tips for hammering in a nail hold the hammer at the end of the handle, position the nail carefully, and watch your thumb.
What is, Note these tips for hammering in a nail: hold the hammer at the end of the handle, position the nail carefully, and watch your thumb.
400
The president elect will hold a news conference.
What is, The president-elect will hold a news conference.
400
Only rarely do wooping cranes breed in captivity
What is, Only rarely do wooping cranes breed in captivity.
400
Harvey the only Missourian in the group remains unconvinced.
What is, Harvey-the only Missourian in the group-remains unconvinced.
500
The blood mobile will be at school on Wednesday, October 12 Friday October 14, and Friday, October 21.
What is, The blood mobile will be at school on Wednesday, October 12; Friday October 14; Friday, October 21.
500
The graduate was nervous about leaving for college she felt safe, secure, and happy in her town.
What is, The graduate was nervous about leaving for college: she felt safe, secure, and happy in her town.
500
I can't reedit this manuscript; my eyes are tired.
What is,I can't re-edit this manuscript; my eyes are tired.
500
Mother asked why we didn't empty the trash.
What is, Mother asked, "why we didn't empty the trash?"
500
George Eliot whose real name was Mary Ann Evans wrote poems and several novels.
What is,George Eliot (whose real name was Mary Ann Evans) wrote poems and several novels.