Using Semicolons and Colons

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'The traffic on the highway was horrible (__) I decided to wait.'

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'There is one reason they will not make it (__) the storm is too strong.'

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'I do everything myself (__) I write, illustrate, and publish these books.'

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'Gary has gone to play pickleball (__) he is practicing to play in the tournament.'

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'Studies show there are many effects on climate change (__) ice caps are melting as the temperature continues to rise.'

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When should a colon be used instead of a semicolon between two independent clauses?

• When the second clause is shorter than the first clause.

• When the second clause explains or elaborates on the first clause.

• When the two clauses are unrelated.

• When the second clause contradicts the first clause.

What is the purpose of using a colon between two independent clauses?

• To separate two unrelated ideas.

• To indicate a pause in the sentence.

• To indicate that the second clause explains or elaborates on the first clause.

• To connect two dependent clauses.

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'There is only one thing to do now (__) confess while you still have time.'

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Using Semicolons: In the following image choose a, b, c for the correct position of the semicolon.

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Using Semicolons: In the following image choose a, b, c for the correct position of the semicolon.

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