semicolons / fragments 4

(What punctuation is needed?)

The order was requested six weeks ago therefore I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

• semicolon (;) after "ago"

• comma (,) after "ago"

• semicolon (;) after "therefore"

• comma (,) after "therefore"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

(What punctuation is needed?)

The salesperson was friendly while bringing me the nine pairs of shoes to try on however he became peevish when I didn’t buy any of them.

• semicolon (;) after "on"

• comma (,) after "on"

• semicolon (;) after "however"

• comma (,) after "however"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

(What punctuation is needed?)

We always go to the mountains in the fall they are at their prettiest at that time of year.

• semicolon (;) after "fall"

• comma (,) after "fall"

• correct

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

(What punctuation is needed?)

The office was closed consequently I could not pay my bill.

• semicolon (;) after "closed"

• comma (,) after "closed"

• semicolon (;) after "consequently"

• comma (,) after "consequently"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

(What punctuation is needed?)

He began eating a pint of ice cream every night consequently he now has high cholesterol.

• semicolon (;) after "night"

• comma (,) after "night"

• semicolon (;) after "consequently"

• comma (,) after "consequently"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

1. (What punctuation is needed?)

2. The team performed well this season nonetheless they did not make the playoffs.

• semicolon (;) after "season"

• comma (,) after "season"

• comma (,) after "nonetheless"

• semicolon after (;) "nonetheless"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

(What punctuation is needed?)

1. She was excited about the concert therefore she bought her tickets early.

• semicolon (;) after "concert"

• comma (,) after "concert"

• semicolon (;) after "therefore"

• comma (,) after "therefore"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

1. (What punctuation is needed?)

2. I wanted to go for a walk however it started to rain.

• semicolon (;) after "walk"

• comma (,) after "walk"

• semicolon (;) after "however"

• comma (,) after "however"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

(What punctuation is needed?)

1. The book was fascinating I couldn't put it down.

• semicolon (;) after "fascinating"

• comma (,) after "fascinating"

• correct

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

1. (What punctuation is needed?)

2. The sun was shining brightly the beach was crowded with people.

• semicolon (;) after "brightly)

• comma (,) after "brightly"

• correct

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A