Colons and Semicolons and More

The team has won a championship __ next year the fans expect it again.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Last year, Serena won three illustrious championships ___ the French Open, Wimbledon, and the Olympic games.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

I have only one dream___to play in the NFL.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

I've lived in Chicago, Illinois__Seattle, Washington__Los Angeles, California__ and Tallahassee, Florida.

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He has tried six times to climb Mt. Everest__ however__ he has never been successful.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

She reached the peak of Mt. Everest ___ which is the tallest mountain in the Himalayas.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

It was Mt. Everest ___ that she climbed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I love visiting art museums___the Museum of Modern Art is my favorite.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

During the final moments of the match, the athlete raised her fist in the air and screamed __ "Why me?"

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

During the final moments of the match, the athlete raised his fist in the air and screamed __ that all the referees were conspiring against him.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A