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There are two choices at this time run away or fight.

• There are two choices at this time: run away or fight.

• There are two choices at this time; run away or fight.

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You should stop eating so much candy you have a race later today.

• You should stop eating so much candy; you have a race later today.

• You should stop eating so much candy: you have a race later today.

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You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.

• You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

• You need new brakes; otherwise: you may not be able to stop in time.

• You need new brakes: otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

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Mrs. Morris preaches this concept "Second place is first loser."

• Mrs. Morris preaches this concept: "Second place is first loser."

• Mrs. Morris preaches this concept; "Second place is first loser."

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This house has everything I need two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.

• This house has everything I need: two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.

• This house has everything I need; two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.

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Never forget this point think before you speak.

• Never forget this point: think before you speak.

• Never forget this point; think before you speak.

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He went to bed early because he worked all day.

• He went to bed early: because he worked all day.

• He went to bed early; because he worked all day.

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The main character in the movie said "Play hard. Work harder."

• The main character in the movie said: "Play hard. Work harder."

• The main character in the movie said; "Play hard. Work harder."

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My favorite player is LeBron James.

• My favorite player is: LeBron James.

• My favorite player is; LeBron James.

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Let's go to Woof Gang Bakery they sell the yummiest dog treats.

• Let's go to Woof Gang Bakery; they sell the yummiest dog treats.

• Let's go to Woof Gang Bakery: they sell the yummiest dog treats.

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